I bet while you're providing value to your subscribers you'll naturally find more ways to make money.

But because you've been a great tenant we are going to get you storage shed for the yard, so that you have a safer place to store your christmas decorations."

It can be a safer route for someone that is out of the country.

Sounds like you drive by there, next time you see them out there, just stop and ask, I'll bet those cleaning it out may have an interest in it as well, good luck!

I bet it's awesome though!

Your best bet is probably to include your mother in this process, ask your mom to refinance the property to buy her sister out with the agreement that she'll sell half to you, or include you on the loan and the deed and have a separate contract saying she has higher ownership interest until the loan is paid down to a certain amount so she is covered for her half.

I bet so, so why is him giving financing any different?

I would say getting power of attorney to your folks would be the best bet in signing the closing documents for your purchase.

Then I make a bet with him, I bet I can get her phone number in less than three minutes talking to her.

The best bet is having an inside track.