And the change in contract is MORE WORK for those parties, but that is ok, because it makes life easier for the lender, right? 

We have been under contract since 4/30 and doing a 203 k loan which requires more paperwork and takes a little longer.

I rent that house out and my current tenants are wanting to see if they can buy the home off me with a contract. 

I have sold a package of two properties on land contract to ONE BUYER.

The tenant just signed a new 1 year lease but has also complained that the driveway needs relaying and that the deck is falling to pieces so guess this is a ploy to start negotiations on selling price.I understand that they pay the rent for a given time, plus extra that we hold as a deposit/down payment so assume I can get that contract drawn up by a real estate attorney who can also work on closing once the agreed upon timeframe ends (is this better than a realtor or should I just go with one and pay the 5%?

When you get the contract, you have to deposit at minimum $1 to have a valid contract.

Say I have a lease option contract deal with a seller who is agreeable to do a lease options deal, and we agree on X-amount per month for a lease, what if I'm unable to find a buyer in 2 months.

My group is in contract on a 12 family multi that will require a gut rehab. 

No need to try to be deceptive, just tell everyone exactly what you're doing, be sure to have "and/or assigns" on the contract and make sure you are marketing your position in the contract, not the actual property.

Hello, I am under contract for a property in the Temple University/ 19121 zip area of Philadelphia and I am looking for a property manager that does not strictly handle university students/rentals so as to not limit my tenant pool.