I sued the Board of Zoning based on FHAA laws, and both cases were dropped in my favor, and allowed the variance just a few months ago.

im countering with either the land contract or the lease option, with the subleasing clause. the owner KNOWS i wanna lease the unit, so a sublease clause shouldnt be a problem. if i agree to the lease or purchase option, im gonna try to get more favorable terms also.

If by wholeslaing, you mean making offers on properties from sellers and getting a locked purchase agreement, then either selling that contract or having another buyer assume it in some fashion (could close on it, then re-sell, etc), then yes, it is 100% legal in all states.There are a few states, Washington I believe is one, that does not allow any person who does not poses a RE license to be paid for "bird dogging, bringing buyer and seller together, etc.

Most of these people have no clue that I am an American citizen and, thinking about it, most of the countries that I travel through generally have a favorable view of the U.S.But you make a very good point about the age issue.

I need to run some comps, and have some realtor friends, but I don't want to call in too many favors.... at once :mrgreen:

This amount is generally between 10 and 14% depending on certain market factors.So, in my opinion, your spread will be largely dependant upon a favorable valuation from the appraiser.

I am somewhat old-fashioned about discipline, respect, etc.

Their background check was not very favorable.

Security also comes in the form of of favorable terms and strong, enforceable and legally compliant loan, sale and note documentation.

With lenders being so tight with money, it is important to ally yourself not only with a lender who is lending, but is doing so in a fashion that won't put you through hell with never-ending stips or underwriting times that endanger your rate lock and/or purchase contract.A knowledgeable broker can take away a lot of the stress that comes from kicking the tires with lenders since they're in the trenches and rely on getting paid by closing deals.