I'm trying to determine whether a lease option would be a better way to purchase (control) a particular property than buying sub-to.  

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

As a result we were left to foot the bill for $2300 of pest control and we have to seal all of the subfloors to block the dog urine odor.I feel that it is only fair to revise my reference for these tenants with their new landlord, and to let them know to inspect for bugs, since they are most likely taking up residence there now.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Typically the listing agent is in control of this deal.  

I have a feeling wholesellers or large scale flippers are simply offering them money on top of the commission to take their deals.Here's an example of a current deal we've been submitting offers and trying to get some communication going for the past YEAR.Last List Price $225kOur Cash offer: $280k Cash with proof of funds ($450k in bank account for past 6 mo+)Accepted Price: $220k[Just for your info ARV was around $450-500k after around $100k conservative rehab estiate ][We also submitted a $290k cash offer about 6 months ago, but at that time the property was listed at $415k (which is the entire amount of the loan due)]This is just one of several examples of offers we've had out where we offer much more, and cash, and the short selling agent (who controls the entire deal) accepts something else.