Quality Assurance:You can personally oversee the quality of work, ensuring that all tasks meet your standards and avoiding potential shortcuts that some contractors might take.5.

He says "she is dealing with personal issues, her ex boyfriend tried breaking into the unit several times /sending her threats and shes not available".I have replaced the locks for her and beefed up her security in the past. 

You would get the rest of your assignment fee at closing.4. take assign contract and deposit to title company so new buyer and your fee will be on HUD1.5. wait for closing to get your money.That is how I do it.Hope this has given you some clarity.I know this post is years old...but when you get the $1000 deposit from the buyer, do you have them give you a check or something personally or do you meet at the title company and have that $1000 deposit held with the title company?

It can definitely be frustrating.One thing I'd encourage your friend to keep in mind is that the tenant is a person and their housing depends on this process.

Title companies often have a business development person that goes after real estate investors, offering foreclosure lists as an incentive.

@Anthony Quint I personally decided to stay in CAN and not venture into the US.

I'm working to get my personal finances well established/understood, which I think will help me determine my best path forward.

Personally I have never heard of them.

If they had instead used the money to get started, with personal research and due diligence, they would be lightyears ahead.Maybe I should start a YT channel.

Ultimately I like to control my own notes so its not for me personally.