There are no REI associations near me that I can find.

The real estate market in most of the United States is in the toilet and headed down!

No offense taken....But let me add a few points:A Realtor is a member of the National Association of Realtors, which adheres to a detailed Code of Ethics.

All it is is a piece of spring steel somewhat shaped like the head on view of a butterfly.

In the promise to purchase form of the association of realtors and real estate brokers of quebec there is a clause that says this contract cannot be assigned without the writen consent of both parties, meaning buyer and seller.

In Minnesota, the local RE Investors Association has ready-to-go sites for a monthly fee.

The apartment owner's association (each state has a chapter) will have forms that are approved for use in your state.John Corey

However, a roof over their head is the minimum that buyers are looking for.If you've got a less than desireable house in a similar neighborhood then you don't want to be a long distance landlord.One other thing.

Go to have you on board and :welcome:As to the comment about rent.There is a cost associated with a roof over your head.

There are lenders who are not concerned but those lenders will charge higher rates, have poor terms and pre-payment penalties in many cases. 6 or 12 months seasoning will open up all the normal lending options.As Scott mentioned you really need to understand the refinance assumptions before heading down this path.If you want to pay commercial rates and terms many commercial programs will let you use the appraised value.