If you want to make a deal before the sale, you need to get in touch with the owner.Note that you will be one of dozens or hundreds of investors that make contact with such an owner.There are numerous books available on how this process works.

The lease should get a security deposit and in every way be a normal lease, whatever normal is in your area.I recommend you have a look at Wendy Patton's or Andy Heller's books on lease options.As to being able to "sell" such an arrangment to another investor, no idea.Jon

How can I convince her to agree with me about investing in real estate, also how can I get her to read any of the investing books that I have read in order to have a remote understanding as to waht I want to do?

Well, you do have a phone number with your name, address, and phone number in a phone book, right?

"The WealthLoop Series Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth Buying Houses: The Foolproof Roadmap to Real Estate Riches Without the Risks and Hassles of Landlording"I like this book alot.The general overview was a bit long for me.

I would expect a higher rate, but not sure what that would be.I have been reading books, such as Robert Allen's, and reading on here.

I have a copy of your book.

I am also very interested in books/courses about selling on contract(seller financing).

I could write a book on talking with sellers… and how to deal with situations… etc… But I will leave it at that for now.

I’ll give everyone an overview of my situation, then ask my question.I have been interested in REI for over 5 yrs - read books, websites, drove around, open houses, etc.