Also, creativity and being selective with deal review comes from necessity.  

Resale of the education is only a bonus to earn cash for investing in RE; an option, not a necessity.

At the moment I don't have enough recurring operations work to make this a necessity (my company has our operations covered).

Getting the lender to endorse the claim check to the owner then becomes a necessity, and whether that is going to be a challenge I can't say ...

Then I asked my agent if the basement is a necessity in KC?

Ect..So really look at what you have now and ask yourself is this a necessity do I need this or did I just want it??

@Spencer RossieThe land locking situation is easily resolved - most or maybe all jurisdictions allow an "easement by necessity".

And air conditioning here in Michigan right now is not a necessity. 

I've overheard countless conversations about investors hating agents, investors loving agents, the death of the real estate agent and the necessity of a licensed broker. 

Ultimately, though, the option-fee is not required and will only be applied at the seller's discretion; but may, in this case, be a necessity to avoid foreclosure due to outstanding mortgage payments.It will depend on negotiations between you and your neighbor whether you use a fixed lease or a performance lease.