I have a land parcel in the area of Richmond , VA , which i bought in a tax sale for a good price , it is 6.4 acres lot zoned residential in a great location surrounded by built houses also but needs and easement, i did the research for it how it gets solved , and the most convenient solution for it is that There is another 0.5 an acre adjacent to it , was already part of it and got separated by the old owner , which gives it an easement easily and that makes the whole lot easy to have other utilities based on the county opinion after talking to them and discussing that option , that parcel also past due on taxes , owner dead and heirs do not care about it and it is in the process of going to auction GOD knows when , but i assigned that case to a lawyer who had that case for almost 5 months and did not do anything to it after agreeing on filling for an easement by right through that adjacent parcel He did not seem to been working at all and i need to move the case to somebody else from the area who would start working on and has passion to do it ?

I now currently reside in Saint Louis City.

@Scott SwennesAs an agent you're probably well versed in mortgage financing options and finding solutions for your clients financing needs.

Maybe you find a distressed homeowner in need of a solution, or that property that is paid off, vacant, inherited, and someone just doesn't want to deal with it, and you're able to get them on board and accept your offer. 

I came across real estate investing when I fixed up my first single family residence and sold it for a profit of 60k.

Please have the background check, credit check and check his employment to make sure how stable his job is.By then, you will get the full picture and let those guys know upfront that you are planning on inspecting the property for pot smell every month or quarter - if they are still doing drugs they may not lease and if they they lease after your warning about monthly inspections, 99% of the times they must be clean.This is what I would do if I am in this situation and not sure if this is best solution or not though!!!

I agree with others that anything purchased before the closing date is not your responsibility.I did have one issue with a property I closed on where an existing resident had moved out the day before closing.

you can use gifts on primary residences but not investment properties so plan your money and season it ahead of time don't wait till you're in contract. 

But e/Offer a solution to their problem.  

. , I believe right now a well seasoned CA note on single family residence on highly desirable area can bring 90%+ from a large investor or fund.On your chattel note question.. almost everything is for sale if the price is right.