We were just involved in a California Franchise Tax Board matter where the FTB was hitting this issue hard.

My specific questions are:-What banks and/or lenders should I approach in my area (CA)?

I am based in southern california, but I"ll be out in TN within 2 months to network at any local REIA.

I might be able to go to San Diego, California which I don't know anything about.One thing that makes San Diego very appealing is that there are a lot of REI meetup groups, where Anchorage only has one consisting of 4 beginner flippers.

There are lots of condos available in the area near microsoft, so I'm sure I could rent it if I decide to move but I don't think there would be cash flow.Matt Andersen Just visiting downtown Tacoma.

It is illegal for any agent in California to copy contracts from CAR and give blank contracts to non licensed people.

I live in California which is also where the flip is.I have up to $100k in profit.

I live here in the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas area, and he lives in southern California.

Yes, personally visit the office to make sure they confirm the critical information.Second, never bring up the outstanding taxes again if you really want to buy this property at a good price.

I think a "controlling interest" would be just as much or more of a concern to a lender as an "equitable interest".I'm unclear on California law as there is much mention of land contracts and installment sales in the codes (and that they are considered transfers of interest), but I can't find anything that defines an option to purchase and how it relates to transfer of interest.