I needs more practice.

You're a web designer and SEO who happens to be building a real estate site for someone else.

My question is: I talked to an attorney in Ohio about doing a "subject-to" deal and was told A) There is no 'subject-to' in Ohio, B)It would have to be a land contract but the rules are different because of the exsisting mortgages and C) That I HAVE to use an attorney for EVERYTHING or risk getting in trouble for practicing real estate without a license.

Although I purchased his guide, I found it difficult to put into practice since some of his advice was outdated.

If so, practically zero upside there.

If you are doing more than one or two a month you can then outsource the editing and SEO maximisation to them as well, well worth it for us.Good luck, @kyleelmer

I've read tons of articles of unethical practices i.e. the "straw buyers" stories are interesting.

Am I mistaken and it's actually common practice to write an amount other than the actual deposit in the lease?  

They have been practically 100% occupied for the last couple of years.  

I believe the general practice is that only real estate brokers can enter into a contract to buy or sell a home for a commission.