You might try chipping/chiseling it in a inconspicuous area to see if it falls off.

I am pretty sure you put more than " I want to buy your house for cash, regardless of the condition" @ Chip Ferguson; thanks for the great lesson .

Watch the movie "Boiler Room",  (I know they are pushing penny stocks, not blue chips)I always say when raising private money investors for rehabs...."

It is now about 8 months later and her cut rate handyman is still chipping away at the project he had no business taking on.  

Austin reminds me of San Fran, and #s work, so that's where all my chips are going for now...

My interest rates on the two properties is 3.75 (plus mortgage insurance) and 3.25, respectively.That extra little chipping away will reduce about 7 years off new rental mortgage and about 5 years off my new primary.

OK, All chips on the table, I have no money saved!

Thanks @Chip Chronister.

Hi @Chip Chronister If you have the right property, that has all the bells and whistles for amenities, and the right location (good schools, lowest crime rates, etc) and offer that to a renter that needs assistance getting a mortgage (DTI and credit issues), that is the strength and value of a lease plus option.If it is a low quality property, no one with money for an option fee wants to live there, and you will have trouble filling the property.

The inspector starts walking to the old buildings and tells me ALL the chipping paint has to be addressed .