Thought comes from the fact that I did options on rentals that had tenants that I had no relationship with, but offered them an opportunity to buy with an assignment of the option.

If your title company has a good relationship with you they will pull it for you no problem.

I have found the urban land institute real estate development handbooks to be an excellent resource.

I would like to start building a few relationships with agents around my area and am a little stuck.

The fact that "Jennings" is less bold that Home and Property is excellent.

Definitely jump in and start building relationships!

This really depends on the relationship you have with the investor.

If they cannot bear they fact to lose money, I will give them a promissory note at 8% so that if the deal becomes a loser, the loss is only on me and it won't harm the relationship with the friend or relative.

My credit is excellent.

Excellent stuff Bill