I am not sure the exact mechanics behind the 4 points mentioned above, but that's a different storyBill, getting back to your comments that I quote below"Trying to do a lease option behind a CFD must be subject to your performance buying before you can convey title under an option.

If it's a mechanical defect, like for example the washer supply connections may be leaking or the shutoff valves do not turn off completely, then do fix those. 

I spent six years in the United States and have a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  

what is easiest way to collect rent? I have 3 good renters that pay by check mostly on time.  Then i deposit checks.  This works pretty well but i am in the area. IllinoisIf i moved to florida, Is there an automated w...

You are best to have an option contract  which gives the buyer the right to purchase at an agreed upon strike price (or an agreed upon mechanism for setting the strike price at the time of exercise) and a separate lease agreement (using the standard form of lease in many Provinces) at market rent.   

The auto industry will never be the same and the Motown Era is gone.

Rentmatic allows the tenant to pay as you go OR have an auto-debit each month from the tenant's bank.

Real estate investing can be put on auto pilot and you can manage your tenants if you want to or if you prefer only have the property management company call you for feedback when needed.It is a great industry where there are many different investment strategies and options along the way.Welcome.

Mechanics lien?

If there is a will, a beneficiary deed or some other mechanism that transferred ownership then you need to find out who the owner is and work with them.