I'm even thinking it may be worth the peace of mind to find a good property manager to handle that side of it, even though it cuts into my cash flow a little bit.Just wanted to introduce myself and get a little feedback from you guys.

Do you have an above-18 cosigner you can use, to give the seller peace of mind that you will perform your end of the deal? 

To clarify, there are several things that a landlord (me) would put in the lease regarding when to pay rent, pet policy, military clauses, etc.However, I have a duplex that will soon be rented by two tenants and I want to make sure I have a set of rules for each tenant to abide by to 'keep the peace.' 

I do plan to hold for long term.I am getting mix advice: some said keep things the way they are, sand, and paint the trim, fix sash lock, install insulation strips, while replacing a few exterior sills, and not worry about tenant wanting to open the windows..Then I am told, go ahead and do it as a good feature to attract tenants (new, save energy with ensured/enhanced insulation, utility will be paid by tenant), of course the windows can be opened like they suppose to, less maintenance headache with possible landlord call for window breakdown/issues.

I know each state's  laws are different and therefore, having forms already being used in SC would provide me with such peace of mine.

Originally posted by @Brian Gibbons:Timothy Murphy IIIIn general buying on land contract is wonderful and selling on land contract is complicatedI love the five year 20% ruleLease purchase when selling and getting 3% down with a lease of six months and a carefully crafted delayed sale and purchase agreement I think is the strongest possible protection for the seller in case the tenant does not perform and get the mortgage Greetings of Peace Brian Gibbons,Are you saying that a "delayed sale and purchase agreement" is what I need to have in my possession for a Lease Purchase deal in the state of Ohio?

It sounds like you have some minor improvements that could be made (fencing), that would enhance the attraction of the home to a buyer. 

I will not need any income from the portfolio while it is growing.I wish to pick a strategy that uses leverage to (sanely) enhance growth.

Peace and Blessings everybody.

I love the minimalist approach to staging...gets the job done enhancing the space without breaking the bank.