In MA it is very technical and frequently my buyers have the security deposits returned to the tenants in case they have not been held the correct way or they could become liable.A couple of times I have had to go back after the seller because the tenant was able to prove they gave a deposit and the seller said there was none so my buyer client was on the hook.

This would provide more cash flow and mortgage support (usually)Your first time home buyer credit should cover most of your FHA requirements even on a 4 unit.Or maybe just buy bitcoin and wait six months so you have more money to play with

This would give you the ability to sell your contract on it for less than $100,000 to an end buyer. 

This way, you are earning $ but, more importantly, not risking anything AND at the same time you are learning what's good, what’s bad (what the professional buyers like or don't like and why) as well as the entire due diligence/backend process so that after you do a few of these transactions, you will be MUCH better prepared to invest in notes for your own account.I've been working with new note investors for 20 + years, matching them up with the right funder depending upon the types of transactions they want to refer.

I'm assuming not much other than the fact that I may have a buyer lined up and could close quickly.

I am also an agent so I don’t have realtor fees as a buyer myself but if representing the investor is also a possibility, how would that figure into what is considered a fair deal?

As a buyer, you want the lowest possible price, even if that means the seller gets less than they really could have. 

@Tom Gimer Thanks Tom...in this case there are two many issues that me as the seller and my future buyer just don't understand....especially with owner financing and lead paint disclosures etc , etc.....but I will put as much in the offer as I can but it will still have wording in the offer that it is contingent on our lawyers  creating a formal sales contract in "x" amount of days....I know of no other way to do this since I lack the knowledge to cover all the bases.....but I will take your advice and get as much in there up front ...if there is a better way then please let me know

I don’t need to ask seller any of that I do my own inspections and figure what rent should beI am looking long term so the current rent payment means little to meI would never take what a seller said as being true as far as maintenance, late pay etcI look at it as buyer be ware. 

Is it recommended to pay off all debt before purchasing or investing in real estate for the first time?