See my reply in this other thread, very similar to what you are trying to do.http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/77245-best-method-of-renewing-leases

Hope this helps, Keanne Not sure if I like this method... takes 149 months over 12 years to start seeing your income.

However, my other question is does the wholesaler have to pay or provide the closing cost using a method like the "split HUD 1" or even using a regular assignment?

If you're bold, knock and talk is a good method.

Does anyone else use this method & how exactly would that work?

I think everything is intimidating or scary when we are not adapted to it.

There has to be definitive source, or perhaps written inquiry method, that may not be the online source for the current zoning, and perhaps for "future land use".

I would stay away from this method in most cases.If you want to buy the property, you will need the sellers cooperation and complete a short sale with their lender.

Both methods will provide moisture protection.

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