In unprecedented manner, I had 3 buyers fall through on one property, and I'm still in the process of selling it!

Not sure about a pitch from energy sales to RE, I don't think I'd mix the two, perception may fall off the professional side and I wouldn't want some bait and switch type thing.....LOL, like wanna sell your house?

They will fall into the definition of a lender being in the business, mortgage lender, consumer or commercial lender.

Ralph most courts dockets are now on line but I don't think that will help you if don't know the names of the land lords.Thursday is a big eviction day in the state.

As a result, even a minor misstep by the buyer/tenant could result in a major and inequitable loss of equity.So why do lease-options fall within the definition of an executory contract?

As interest rates rise, if housing prices do not fall, then the monthly price will go up, and people will be 'priced out' of the market. 

Also please advise me of any other pit falls 

This helped me gauge where the market valuation falls.

Not a lawyer, no legal advice blah blah.In my opinion it would fall on you at that point.

One fear the seller will have is that the tenants may leave if they know he is selling and is the sale falls through- he's out a tenant.