I'm sure this isn't common, but I had my first deal under contract within 48 hours of becoming aware of the fact that normal everyday people can invest in real estate.On a Tuesday night, my friend mentioned that he owned a duplex and said "I sometimes forget I own a rental property until I receive a check at the beginning of the month."

I have produced some good leads and made a few offers, nothing under contract yet. 

I am in contract  to purchase an MHP (on public utilities).

To my knowledge (at least in my state) when you buy a property with an existing tenant you should honor the lease contract terms first before you can even try to amend them.

Can I use any relative to assign a contract to buy the home?

@Carlos Araujo: I don't know which part of NY you're investing in, but standard downstate contracts allow for financing even if the deal is not contingent on financing. 

Andre Rembert - you can theoretically wholesale if you get a mls listing under contract for a lot below asking price and you’re buying it as an LLC or in an assignable contract (you sell your position as the buyer).

We have a service contract that runs over $400/year.

Most of what I see is under contract in about 3-5 days.

I was able to get that the day the seller accepted my contract.