Make sure you don't by an expensive software program to do this.There are products sold based on saving mortgage payers thousands of dollars.All you have to do is what Steve said above...and it is free!

just trying to set proper expectations and to see if I need to plan on finding more income....thanks in advance.

So, get a good lawyer when you do any contract.My experince has been, if a person is seeking a land contract, they can't get a loan from a bank or other lender.Land Contracts do work if done properly.

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Best to move on to better more productive opportunities.

Yes - my realtorAnd that's exactly what I expected- I sent them back to the showers to get a proper one

This happens all the time, is not unethical or criminal, and you should not file a complaint.Here's the mentality of the other side of the transaction:1) Man, it sucks that I need to short sell my home, especially now that debt forgiveness is no longer protected in 2014 due to expired legislation.2) I had better market it properly to make sure the short sale is approved.3) I had better vet the buyer properly to make sure they close the deal.4) I would prefer a cash offer to a financed offer.5) Cash offer from someone I know is accepted.That's it.

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SO nothing out of the pocket of the tenants, but the evil landlords that work hard to provide a solid home for these people get screwed.That is just CHICAGO proper and nothing is stopping you from investing here or as I do, in other areas around Chicagoland where the laws are more even and fair.

I would contact a Real Estate Attorney to help write up the proper contratct for your state.