An option is an encumbrance, buy the property subject to the option at a lower price, if the optionee buys, you sell, if not, you still win.A deed in lieu of foreclosure can be had after the note is purchased at a discount.You can buy the note at a discount and have the owner refinance, same with installment contracts. 

General rule is that you may get some things like improved general software interfaces, more experienced professionals (some people get REALLY specialized in certain topics, it's crazy to see sometimes) Also, the option that if you do have something unexpected come up, they might have more staff capable of handling it so you wouldn't have to move around at all.

Another option is evolve.

Option 1: The more traditional approach with about 25 - 30% down can buy about $3-4M with leverage.

Another option is to go to investor groups in your area (investor conferences, seminars, etc.). 

We've seen answers range from a flat "no" to only allowing lease options to full "yes".3)  How much is lot rent?  

This is hugely problematic for the “speed” aspect of BRRRR investing—drastically slowing down the returns and velocity of capital for BRRRR investors using conventional loans.Portfolio lenders are another option, and they typically offer competitive rates and fees as well.

You have a couple of options:1.

I gave an applicant who was closest to but didn't qualify the option of bringing me a qualified co-signer and higher deposit or I'd need to reject.

Email is the easiest way to do it and it is overwhelming sometimes but it is the best option, no other alternatives.