I agree with the above comments about insurance, etc. so make sure everything is safe and legal.

To be extra safe, consult a local real estate attorney.If you truly can't assign the contract, then form a relationship with a transactional lender and just do double-closings.

Driving for dollars?

Others will suggest driving around neighbourhoods looking for run down houses and then finding out who owns the property.

No riff-raff hanging aroundC - Safe enough for my family.

It was a good safe transaction.

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I drive a old mini and a Toyota pickup.

This is an unstable person....multiple people have said they don’t feel “safe” around her...I understand about holding them accountable, but I also have actual fears that they know where I live.  

Second company does good work but gives you a much higher price but you then hope they drive that price down and beat your friend by a few hundred bucks?