Depending on the locale, the Owner/Builder route will only work on your own home, not every project you come across.

I'm glad you have taken your first step with the books and the podcasts.Like you, at the beginning of my investing career, all I wanted was cashflow; however, at the moment, with the rates as high as they are and the rents as low as they are (depending on which market, of course) cashflow could be an uphill battle that may seem insurmountable. 

It all depends on what it rough.

The short answer is it depends!

But, can definitely depend on your local market.With the market so strong for the sellers/landlords, what you see being advertised is what did NOT move. 

It would depend if the buyer actually new there was an option in place or not.The only way the title company would get sued is if there was proof they new about the option and allowed the 3rd party transaction to happen. 

whatever you choose I wish you success.   

I can help depending on where.

So just depends if you want more cashflow/ a higher growth market @Nicole Blankenship

@Joshua Cheeks  Depending on where you are in CA, these are the guys for you:  https://toddrothbardlaw.com/Give them a call.