I would make sure that you do an annual survey and pretend to be a renter.

Ethics101: in every case, pretend that the Seller has asked you:- "will I be receive more dollars by selling to you, rather than listing it"?

In a way, pretend that it's someone else's money. 

And this is why you never factor a pretender lender into your real estate dealings.

If you bought a dwelling fire policy, pretending it's a rental, as many property investors do a good adjuster will invoke the vacancy clause denying coverage. 

Thank you Jerry, awesome reply.For all, lets pretend attorney's don't exist, there gone, they all loaded up in the caddy and drove off a cliff, and we are all mourning the loss of a great Cadillac, ok.

This is why you should not listen to guru-types who tell you to pretend you are actually buying, and should instead be up-front about your intention to assign the contract.In general I would say that a sale that involves both a lawyer and a Realtor is one where it is going to be difficult for a wholesaler to pull off their ...umm... magic.Proof of funds means that you have to provide proof that you have the funds required to close.  

Gradually, you will discover that you are that person, but until you can see this clearly, you must pretend and invent.” ?

So rule #1 - don't pretend to be  something you are not.

Let's pretend you guys were out of the country for the next 18 months.