You are protected by Airbnb, but the reason why I mention it is because it probably happens on Airbnb all the time and you don't know it.

Hey @Regina Bailey - If for some reason you didn't get the Chicago lease from others above feel free to reach out to me and I can provide it.

Offer contract with an agent will be a standard vacant land OTP and they should provide you with a sample copy before you list and go over it all with you so there's no surprises. 

@Seallington TouchI don't think the location of the CPA matters provided that they have a solid background in Real Estate and software/tools to support you remotely.Finding a Real Estate CPA is simple.

That way you are protected and get to learn the process from the inside out.On top of that you are surrounded by a TEAM to help you and answer your questions.

I wish to assume the FHA loan and keep the mortgage, clearing the arrears and paying something to the owners to motivate them for the dealIs there anybody who provides that service to coordinate this transaction for a fee ?

Beside it, whatelse I can do to protect myself from landlord's perspective? 

Have you tried talking to a turnkey provider that are in several markets?

@Maria MoyaI’m not gonna provide any advice.

And comparing Worcester to other cities of similar size, (Hartford, Springfield, Providence) and even smaller cities (Lawrence, Fall River, New Bedford, Brockton) you will see that overall crime rates are low.