I'm new to the Lease Option Assignment game; I understand that due to Dodd Frank, it's important to screen your potential tenant buyers so as not to get them into a lease option that they realistically can never actually purchase.

It has to be diverse and have a growing population.  

If they have not paid by close of business on the 4th, they get hit with a late fee and have to pay with a money order so I know the funds are guaranteed.Second, the tenant is offering to pay rent but playing games.

I have been trying to break into the investment game for quite a while now and I truly feel that it's now or never.

Diversity and population growth are important.

My name is Justin and I am slowly trying to get back in the game.

I say ok, I think I can come up with say 10K to get "skin in the game" which should cover the 4 points easily on the type of deal I am looking at.

Do what you know and enjoy, getting creative doesn't necessarily make you more money, it likely means you are taking on more risk and playing a game you aren't prepared for.Everyone's goal in real estate is to create a machine, where in, you stick $1 in the front and it spits $1.20 out the back. 

Usually it's a case of beer, or tickets to a Cardinals game, but never cash.

I like your game plan Matt!