By all means, do so if you are able but do not get yourself involved in the legal dispute.

I would maintain at least 50.1% control of the property, they would collect a 1-3% acquisition fee, and 1-3% on-going fee.Essentially, it should be a win-win for all parties involved.

I have read mixed reviews online and read some horror stories involving lost titles, sellers dragging their feet and general problems closing. 

Unfortunately you need at least some money to get involved in buying real estate.

I can crop pics for closer details immediately & I can also quickly send the pics via email, text etc to various people involved.

I think the only way I'm going to get the landowner to sell/do the deal is if they are involved.  

Thus installment contracts typically involve folks who are less credit worthy.  

That is a pretty nice ratio I think, without some of the risk involved in the $20k neighborhoods in Baltimore.

A 'foreclosure' involves the legal proceedings based on the deed of trust power of sale. 

Your new tenant will be himself LANDLORD, and you will not be involved and/or concerned with fixing ANYTHING when you do it RENT-TO-OWN.If you want to know more about rent-to-own, ask about it, and so many people here will explain more to you on how it works, and it is the best thing for absentee landlords like you.Good luck.Sincerely,Larry