We have used a master lease option once on a commercial property where we wanted to control and eventually purchase the property.   

Bill back utilities, pest control, water etc.3.  

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

Realty Trac has been sound in my investment experience; however I'd caution you not to get lost in the data but focus on your personal strategy, I know people who made alot of money during the real estate dip, vice versa, I know people who have lost alot of money during this incline.

My primary objective would be to control the property (FSBO?)

Again, I'm just starting out in as a full-time investor, but my vision has always been to generate passive income that would allow me control of my time, and to live anywhere in the world.

I thought I could do it myself...I'm a handy guy...I painted the entire inside of the house in 2 a half days, finished it up in a weeks time...During that time, I lost a sale that would have made me lots of money...I learned my lesson the hard way.  

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

I'm actively researching the Spokane market as Seattle is out of control right now!

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