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Taking the deal as you described it could be what they want and to that, I would wonder why they haven't taken the cash offer.  

Works wonderfully.

Purchase price: $22,000 Cash invested: $45,000 Sale price: $107,000 Charming and move-in ready!

I did negotiate a Pinball Machine into the Sale of the building!

Purchase price: $22,000 Cash invested: $45,000 Sale price: $107,000 Charming and move-in ready!

However, I've learned that this transfer might activate any due-on-sale clause especially in this market.

I have hinted around to the owner that I wanted to buy it for over a year and he has had no interest to sale.

My broker mentioned that I’ll likely end up paying capital gains on the sale.

It is perfectly fine to be in contract for your new property before you close the sale of your old properties.