To get it under contract ask the seller how much he needs to sell it for. 

The kinds of questions you want to ask are more about the seller and why they are selling. you want information you can use to negotiate. 

The tax docs list as a 2-unit but the owners + seller's agent insist they have zoning compliance paperwork that it's a 3-unit - our offer has a contingency on getting the zoning paperwork for a 3 unit.My question is related to the garden unit - what constitutes a legal bedroom?

My limited understanding of a subject to is that the mortgage stays in the seller's name and the seller gives me limited power of attorney as well as Deeds me the property. 

My motivation to start out buying and renting out properties is growing day by day but I am looking for any guidance and advice on how to move forward with a few properties that I predict with not only grow in value in the near future to sell but to provide consistent cash flow month to month. 

Seller financing. 

I am hearing from realtors and sellers alike that DOM is growing, at least in certain areas. 

Sacramento is a highly competitive seller's market, and every little thing you can do to make your offer seem stronger will help it stand out.

It was kinda sad because the guy spent like three years trying to finance three deals and the slimeball Leander kept backing out of the deals last minute only to find out later he behind the guys back , made a better offer to the seller, told them to keep quite and bought the wholesale deals himself.

Now, about the release fee from home seller to the REI, what exactly is the difference from the home seller's point of view, whether the REI assigns his rights to a tenant buyer for a fee OR him (home seller) pay the REI to be released from all interest?