But if this is a short sale, ultimately it is up to the bank that currently is financing it if they will accept a $40k purchase price.  

Many ultimately crash and burn.

Ultimately the most useful tool is a 3 week look ahead schedule. 

Reality is he will not work out and ultimately you will need to replace him.

My searches have led me to explore various parts of Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, and other states - mainly because my criteria is accessible at my target price point in these states (I plan to purchase conventionally).Ultimately, what is the best location for me to hone in on deals? 

It could also allow the agent to negotiate the seller to cover is as well, but ultimately the buyer would pay for it, but this way it could be rolled into the sales price and financed rather than added to cash needed at closing.

@Ray Agosto - Ultimately you'll need to learn to abstract title.

Ultimately I walked away.

In one example provided by KBRA, if it was determined that the purchase option attached to a property violated consumer protection laws, tenants would then stop making rental payments, which could cause significant shortages in the funds available to the note holder to make payments to the servicer.And if that happens, the funds that ultimately flow to the bondholder could dry up as well.KBRA does caution that rent-to-own and lease to own securitizations are in their extreme infancy, and said that it expects to see “significant diligence and disclosure” surrounding the deals’ inherent risks.

Househacking is the ultimate way to change your financial situation, especially in a market like Worcester or a surrounding city.