What are the key things that you look for when figuring out whether you should spend more time with this seller?

The key issue is establishing what is the FMV for that property and why you were able to buy it below FMV in the first place.

He mentioned that once we went under contract, he would give me the keys to the place so I could show it.

Like James and the others have said, be more patient and protect that money of yours.

The key is not having to close.Wholesale.

The key is to get these properties before mls listing.

:violin: I am always trying to be a better financial analyst and analyzing real estate is key to my understanding and eventual participation in REI.

(My friend did provide a forwarding address; she did it, as the landlord requested, in a written note left with the keys, so she has no evidence that she did so.)

Hopefully, this is being posted in the correct forum.Question - In order to provide turn-key property management services in Illinois and Missouri, what are the guidelines and licensing requirements?

since it's in a trust they do.some sort of document that proves this is a condition that must be filled before the lender will lend.as some have noted, the key to getting a deal like this done is a title company and attorney that have experience structuring these deals.