In some cases, if you need this step, there is even    more research to be completed.Of course, this is all "in a nut-shell" and any professional experienced with what I have aforementioned can recognize that. 

That mentality won't help you grow a successful business.Real estate (and every business) is about problem solving and taking responsibility for what happens to your business (even when you think you don't have control over it)...That said, I often don't recognize when I'm being overly critical and hurting someone's feelings. 

StephanieThanks Stephanie,You will love this interview with Barbara Corcoran:One of my favorite interviews with her.

There is a good deal of due diligence involved in the beginning.Coincidentally, I just recorded a podcast interview today with a 10-year veteran note investor today. 

Keep interviewing loan officers. 

First they had to change the time on the phone interview (first interview of three they say).

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If you do want to just cash out of the land I'd interview agents who KNOW HOW TO SELL LAND TO DEVELOPERS.

.* Some portion of the rental payments is specifically designated or readily recognized as interest.* The sum of the rental payments and purchase option approximates the original purchase price plus interest and carrying charges.* The lease requires the lessee/buyer to make substantial improvements to the property.So, yes, you can do a lease option that the IRS deems is a disguised sale (which most lease options are, including John Jackson's) and have it fall under Dodd-Frank.