It is unfortuante that I feel the need for such a strong lease, but the stream of renters who show interest in my properties are so largley the evicted, the bargain hunters or those with gray areas of history.

Originally posted by @John Tokarz:Right but exclusively during the owner occupant period does HUD accept below asking or would they just wait til the open bid period I think Alex is asking here. 

@John O. - many/most/all portfolio lenders will consider LLC's.  

John Sanger

You're very welcome @Laura Moore , @Tyler Hunter , @Kay Lee !

John, any chance you could provide some links to this legislation or legal opinions?

At the home appointment, do the following steps- build rapport- tell them what you are going to do- negotiate the up front agreement - to avoid "let me talk it over with my dog, my cpa, my clairvoyant dead friend"- talk about all their choices- close of the letter of intentthis is 60 minutes.No ads No Links @Rick Harmon  @John Jackson Do a peer review?

@John Hostetler   John on my buy and Hold yes I have divested myself of 95% of them and I have loaded up on flips  And B ham is one of my markets I play in

@John Jeff, welcome to BP.

Sometimes even evicting John Doe's.I would of course look to have the tenants sign a new lease with you if possible.