(There are several ways to address it)They're concerned their client will ask them for more information about seller financing, but they don't understand it themselves and don't want to appear uneducated.For these reasons, most real estate investors prefer to avoid an intermediary and speak directly with the seller.

Of course, I hope to retain all tenants to avoid that turnover cost.

Now being an agent AND an investor doesn't necessarily make you good at either one, but if you know your numbers (rehab, rental rates), where to invest and where to avoid, and can provide a guiding hand and voice of reason, you should do well.

They are wanting to take their name off the mortgage so that they can be approved for another property if the chance comes to them, however, I wanted to know if there was a certain way I could structure a deal between them and myself taking the responsibility of the mortgage and purchasing the property in a land trust to avoid the tax increase?

I was hoping to avoid taxes or fees for both states.

As Nathan said the previous owner has "trained" them poorly and that will be evident at some point in the future which would be best avoided.

To any/many of you who own property at least fill out a transfer on death deed if you live in a state that allows the process to avoid probate. 100% revokable at any time.

Looking to avoid any delays by hiring someone that can get us through the permitting process with as few corrections as possible.

To avoid having a foreclosure on their credit report.

They were told that they have about six months to do a 1031 exchange to avoid capital gains tax.