A lot of people intentionally do what you did.I'm in ET now but I switched from Sterling Trust which was HORRIBLE.

If you keep at it you will find that you can become very creative with these offers and if you listen very intently, you will find out the seller's hot buttons. 

Since your post makes it seem that your intention for at least the foreseeable future is to hold the property, I'll focus more on landscaping for that purpose. 

Ill give you the short story. 

He may come across as someone who is resentful, but as the landord...you don't want to present yourself as suspicious of his intent. 

Keep an eye out for my PM, Ill put you two in contact, maybe you can help each other. 

Once the lease goes month-to-month, if he gives a 30-day notice of his intent to vacate, simply explain that the notice must be signed by both of them, because cancelling the lease is cancelling the entire lease, and unless they both move out and relinquish their claim of residency in writing, they both remain fully responsible for the full amount of rent.

One of the biggest difference's really is that people are intentionally searching a search engine for the keywords you're targeting.  

Good stories.Some states are cracking down, I predict they all will as they catch up with trends.As mentioned, most use a purchase contract, without the intent or ability to buy, mislead the seller, find another buyer and assign the contract for a fee, the buyer then buys from the seller, if the wholesaler finds a buyer.

My intention is to sell, probably with seller financing.