Does that still sound unrealistic also.I can't even get a HELOC on a property I own free and clear. 

County property appraiser to confirm PIN statusAgent may not be 100% accurate; and of course he is motivated by pending commission to provide an(y) answer.Good luck. sounds exciting. 

If you are in the "Expansion" stage of real estate acquisition then it sounds like your $100,000 could be used to buy 3-4 units in your market if you use financing.

Account ClosedThe starting point of "he has an old SDIRA from his employer" sounds fishy to me. 

Sounds ridiculous tho the landlord should fix it.Nick

My question sounds simple, but I was not able to easily find an answer.

Sounds like good advice!

You can also represent both in dual agency as long as both parties agree with that and you have disclosed your representations correctly in writing to all parties.If you already approached the seller, as a licensed real estate broker in NC you are required to provide them with the Working with a real estate agent brochure so they understand the process and the representation.It sounds like that you have already negotiated something with the seller and potentially learned personal / financial information about the seller.

I do agree it sounds like a scam especially if they use the words "too good to be true" but what's the harm in seeing if they are legit like some of the people have mentioned on this thread?

@Jeff Marciniak from the sound of the initial post, I would probably either sign a six month lease to get through the winter, or I would move on from this tenant.