If they are, then you can change the terms (or terminate) with proper notice.

My main purpose for this post was to discover whether what I am finding is typical and I need to reassess notes as an investment strategy or if my experience is merely the result of where I have been looking and with proper guidance I could find that notes are a good investment vehicle. 

I think after this property is properly rennovated, I shouldn't have a problem finding a decent tenant.  

They are called "accessory dwelling units" and are only allowed in properly zoned areas.

E-signature is valid.  

Notify the proper authorities and take this out of your hands.

I live in MD and I am aware that there are many rules you must abide by in order to properly wholesale a home.

If the lease has terminated you can move to eviction but you must provide the proper legal notice in order to get a court date (probably a full 30 days).

@Benjamin Von Blon Our office has moved - we're just 1 block south and 1 block west, at 753 E Broad St.

IE-FHA 203B with Repair Escrow financing availability is subject to buyer's appraisal. Can someone explain what this means? There is a Hud home listed for $6100. And should a 203K streamline be done instead? Ive heard...