And I'm also a firearms safety instructor.

in this case the property line is where you stick your arm over that fence!

Armed with that information, you can start searching for your first deal and know when you have found one.

Also, you should be aware of potential safety issues.

The rates are not as good and they are usually ARMs.

A partnership agreement or operating agreement can give me that safety.

I don't have a ton of contacts in the default servicing industry, and I'm certainly not looking to strong arm anyone, but if the listing agent on the property is not effectively negotiating with the lender/servicer, what options do I have in terms of contacting "them" directly?

(he's an oldie)...at any rate, i have sold a few properties on a contract for deed, and i have also sold a note from a contract for deed to an instituional note buyer...i'm in the process of selling another note that was a contract for deed as well, so i do have a little bit of experience...chris, my attorney puts a lien on the propety to protect the property buyer...i'm not sure if this is necessary or not, but it made the sale go easier, as it made them feel safer...you''ll see a lot of buyers get nervous when they here that you have a mortgage to pay..this is a safety feature for them basically...it protects them if youdecide to walk away, stop paying your mortgage, die, if the house burns down, if you decide to sell to someone else, etc.

Some lenders are getting smart and putting in arm's length disclosures so this strategy will work better for smaller lender than too big to fail ones.Are the renters able to purchase the house from you with a siugnificant down payment.

Kevin, it sounds like you are doing an awesome job building a safety in your investments.