I think commuters are unlikely to cross oncoming traffic twice on their way to work for a cup of coffee. 

I’ll obviously consult a tax professional soon, but figure others on BP may have crossed this bridge already!

I worked as an oil and gas landman prior to getting into real estate investing so I know how to look up liens and chain title.

@Chris Mason I have a tenant buyer (Lease Option) on one of the properties I own, that I'd like to complete the transaction with.

Hopefully Mom can cancel the deal on her next home without too much financial damage.A good agent makes a transaction look easy, but there's a LOT more to getting top dollar than the amateur's listing system of Craigslist, yard sign and prayer.

Hi All - this is not a guarantee yet, but I'm looking for creative option to present to the seller. Assuming I get the sale price where the numbers will work, here is the scenario put as short as possible:Owner lives ...

(Particularly in Mid-Hudson Valley of NY if that makes a difference for licensing, etc.)I don’t want to cross any boundaries with my first post, but I’m trying to gain a foundation of knowledge to help my family unload some inherited land.

Below are a few more thoughts on pros/cons.Pros: If you're new to real estate in general, you'll learn the mechanics of RE transactions, the governing laws and the key participants and services that support a transaction.You will interact with other realtors that may help accelerate your understanding of the market values and dynamics you're working in. 

I asked for dd materials and he essentially recorded the transaction with my LLC and acted as if I were closing on the deal.

BUT, if the Realtor is the buyer of the property and/or is assigning the contract and is not representing any party in the transaction, it may be OK to pay an assignment fee to a wholesaler.