Needless to say, I messed a lot of things up.Some things I know for next time:-make sure to include security deposits credit and prorated rent credit in the purchase contract-make sure to keep all addendums that may be needed saved on computer for quick access-get all the necessary documentation for rehab funding from the contractor before going into contract on the property (my lender needed his insurance, workers comp, experience, etc. and I was not able to get rehab funded in the loan because the contractor would not send this to me and it was too late for me to find another contractor)-check that title has gotten the documents correct before they are sent over to the seller-take pictures of the house during the walkthrough for insurance purposes-check for flood zone early on -give yourself a realistic timeline for closing-check reviews on title company before choosing oneDoes anyone else have any recommendations? 

I have talked to some real estate agent but they have not been responsive.  

@David Hagen  Here's a general outline based on my experience as a response to a similar inquiry:Thanks, but investing in rural has its drawbacks when trying to sell; hence, the great deals!

Hi @H W Beckley, thanks for the response!

Be advised if the lease option individual stops paying you are still responsible for the debt. 

After not getting any responses from the 3rd to the 8th i put up a 10 day notice to pay or quit.

I then swapped over to contracting with an emphasis on disaster response (fire/water/mold/smoke/storm) and general contracting, both commercial and residential.

Thanks Hai and Robert for your responses.

Just because they can't file bankruptcy for a long time doesn't mean they are going to pay all their bills and live responsibly.I will accept a discharged bankruptcy after they've show two years of responsibility AND if they pay a significantly higher deposit.

You should not be basing your final determination on responses here on BP.