It is a pain to set up (there are tutorials online) but now that it is done it is pretty straight forward.Kelly

That is why I am learning as much as I can about marketing straight to homeowners here on BP.

I know the best way to do it is to jump straight in, and there will always be surprises, but I want to be prepared for any that may arise.

Now, that our priorities are straight, I wanted to ask  you a follow up on your way of using lease options. 

And if you already have a Scope of Work with the GC that spells out the timing of the draws, for example, how do then you keep it straight in your books what these additional checks go toward?

Also, I would love to get straight into rehabbing once I hit the $30K ish mark (dont have too far to go) but I do not know anything about rehabbing a house or estimating costs.

You have to use your body (natural weapons) your hands and your feet to defend yourself and any surrounding objects that can sway things in your favor.Many people buy a gun and never practice with it and can't even shoot straight and freeze up when a real confrontation happens.

It should make financial sense to both parties involved of course, but you do want the most you can get out of it as a good negotiator.Start with a straight interest rate and see how wet the appetite is for the other party.

That was straight off the MLS and the agent mentioned the seller was willing to "carry the note".

Depends on the crime of course, no drugs etc but it's pretty easy to get a felony for being young and stupid and if it's 20 years later and you've been straight ever since, you still need a place to live.