Basically, a contract that is a win for the seller, a win for the contract buyer, and a win for the property buyer.

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

I know many people have lawyered up, and they’ve gotten nothing of value back in return for their legal fees.  

@Joe Maris Sounds like you might not be working with the right people.

But my guess is to the reason why people who own a duplex and if they are an investor they don't worry about the mortgage because they have the tenants paying the rent which pays off their mortgage and also have extra left over (cashflow).

I would move on to another applicant especially if you have other people currently interested in the property.

I’m sure I will have to check zoning but figured I would see what ideas people had first?

Nice finishes- Nothing fancy, just what the people want.   

@Jesse Edwards I think people will snap you up as a middleman on this forum:)

With TV shows like Flip or Flop, Flip This House, and Property Brothers more and more people are convincing themselves that they can rehab a property.