one word - TENANTS.i'd relate being a landlord to a poker player -the pros or good players play like they've already lost - so they've got nothing to lose in their mind. as a landlord, if you're going to start renting real estate - rent it as if it will be totally wrecked.ASSUME THE WORST AND PREPARE FOR IT.don't buy and assume the best.hope for it.

Or you might use a double close rather than an assignment.There is no special contracts.

Expect that they might be too slow so be prepared to entertain late contact if the offer expires.John Corey

Also note any special skills or prior training you have that might cross over into RE activities.John Corey

Any special skills or details that we should know?

thanks so much jon--i will have attorney prepare that for amount of loan

There will most likely be very few investors willing to do stated and no-doc loans, and if they do they will probably only be 80% LTV.So, again in short, be prepared to come to the table with some money down, just like it was 10 years ago.

Years as a Realtor, prior career, special skills, any experience as an investor?

Hello I'm a Commercial Broker that specialize in Local and Internationallarge balance transactions of $15,000,000 or more.

Also, are there any documents that I need to prepare other than the 2 contracts between myself, the seller and investor?