It's a divorced couple, so I'm planning on speaking with each of them individually, to get the necessary paperwork and forms.

I would love to speak with the homeowner if i can find a way to get in contact with him/her.

Or, if you have the money to get the loan, then get a second mortgage to replenish your cash or give you more working capital, that might work, too.And of course, you should speak with actual lenders.

This would negate your 9% interest.

Very hard to have positive cash flow in CA on a sfr, unless you buy it with large down payments.As far as the repairs/maintenance factors mentioned by Ovetta, I disagree with the negative perception.

About a year ago we had a lead source in Mass and about 9/10 apps we took could not qualify for a mortgage due to negative equity mostly.

He was speaking from a liability protection standpoint.

try multistate title in jonston ri, they do ma closings also speak to stephen or jhon there and tell them that ivo jorge refferd you to them good luck

Call the borough office and ask to speak with housing or codes.

I've not done lease options, so perhaps someone who has a bunch will speak up.