I have a listing that I referred to my brother-in-law.

If you have a binding contract of any sort and it is specified that it is assignable then, yes, you can assign it.If you are referring to an Letter Of Intent (LOI) or some variant of an LOI where you are just outlining a possible contract then, yes, you could assign it also but its not binding so its value is minimal.Assignments are normally done when there is a binding contract to purchase a property.Earnest money is not required for a contract to be valid, and I rarely give any earnest money when buying.

The heck with "style or class", give me profits every time.I would suggest you buy (on ebay or somewhere else that's cheap) Lonnie Scruggs' book "Deals on Wheels", generally referred to as "DOW".

Ground rent normally refers to a situation where the homeowner is actually leasing the land.

Plus, if that Realtor gets you a great deal, he knows that you will refer him to other investors and/or buy more property from him.

Here is the word doc. that he forwarded me for how the process would work: [i]BANNER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 1401 Elm Street Suite 4737, Dallas TX 75202Chief Operations Officer: Dwight DilworthPresident of Marketing: Otis Tucker 214-213-7868PROCESS FOR INVESTMENT PROPERTYLocate property that meets investment requirements.

There are multiple valid solutions out there and you do not need to lie or otherwise deceive a lender.John Corey

It's the only website that I feel comfortable referring other biggerpockets folks too.

I know that sounds negative, and I hate to be that person, but even I don't see an immediate, or even near future, solution :)

Just about every time I contact the bank, they refer me right back to the agent.