I tried to determine a "motivated seller" through the real estate broker(s) packaged deal.

I've had some tenants that were borderline and they agreed to give me first month, last month and security deposit since they really didn't qualify and sometimes these are my best tenants.

If that number is low enough to wholesale it or sell it to a retail buyer then you're golden.You're going to need to put a COMPLETE short sale package together for the bank including a P&S agreement, Authorization to Release, Financial Statements and 2 years of the seller's tax returns along with a hardship letter explaining the reason for the default.

Are you giving the family mamber a mortgage on the property as security for the loan you are receiving?

The house looks great.I would recommend you change the ad though:"$800/Month, (first & last month to move in)"When they give you notice they won't pay the last month and you have no security deposit.

He also receives higher than average market rents by NOT taking a security deposit, thereby opening up his market to several renters who have the income, but not the savings.Will his methods work in other areas?

I've begun researching companies that handle checkbook LLC IRAs and I received some info from the Security Trust Company stating they will charge a 2k set up fee which includes setting up the LLC and handle all other costs for an annual fee of .98.

Use a NOI at 50% of GOI... price it at a 10 CAP Rate and you'd attract investors.Start playing games where NOI is 70 - 80% of GOI... have a CAP at 6 or 7 and you're looking for a sucker.Also, put together a solid package, do the work for the investors.

There is no universal code of ethics, so it's subjective, but in my opinion, this is certainly unethical.It's no different than walking into a grocery store, buying a box of cereal for $4.99, getting to the counter, and having the cashier say, "Oh, the $4.99 doesn't include the packaging...the total price, with the box, is $7.99."

Thanks everyone you all make great points.I believe she is milking the situation.A point I would need to clarify with social security is if in fact they would mail the check to the landlord since we are listed for back rent on the papers she submitted or the check would come to her??