There are lots of legal creative ways both buyer and seller can agree on to accomplish a win-win situation to get a property sold.When educated on creative options they might want to consider the option of selling their house subject-to the existing mortgage.

These offers are rampant in some online REI communities I belong to.

Being that the purchaser of a Land Contract holds equitable title and the seller holds legal title during the term of the contract, is the purchaser able to sell or refinance the property before the contract is completed? 

Being that the purchaser of a Land Contract holds equitable title and the seller holds legal title during the term of the contract, is the purchaser able to sell or refinance the property before the contract is completed?

Just from looking online I've noticed there's a lot for sale but also what would be good areas to invest in??

I had some very nice pro photos taken for listing the property online.  

The following is not legal advice, and is only intended to guide you.I don't know anything specific about Philadelphia. 1031 IRC is a federal law.

In that case, unless the selling agent specifically agrees to reduce their commission, and signs a legal document stating so, it won't do you any good to forego using a buyers agent.

The reviews I see online are not the best.

2) If this is not possible, let's say he conveyed the property to me for 0$, is there a legal way for him to make sure I finish the project and share the profits with him?