In this situation, the offer has been submitted by email at 10K over list price.5 days after initially emailing the listing agent, she still has not repsonded.After calling her all day, every day, she still does not answer her phone.When you call her office, they direct you to simply call her mobile.Follow up emails to her with tracking on them, go unopened.As I'm overseas and unable to physically wait in her office for her to turn up (assuming she's still alive), how would one go about contacting the agent and trying to buy the house?

While researching I noticed several recent reviews on Fidelity's Self-Employed 401K plan where clients have stated having to mail paper checks monthly for their contributions and the lack of online or ACH transfer capabilities. 

@Anna Smith to get back on track..yes..lease options are a great and easy way to get involved in RE.And never move to Canada...

I think Ty is on the right track Mike.  

Their track record?

If you prove that you can add value, you may be able to eventually turn him into a mentor or partner.Unfortunately, I don't think it's very realistic that someone will fund 100% of the deal for someone with no proven track-record.

Now this isn't some that is going to magically get you deals but its a way to keep you focused and on track.

We are fully capable of taking on a project like this but my concern is that I will do something that will communicate that I am new to the business and he will lose interest.

Hope your time here helps you get on track with your goals.

(Use a servicer for complying with Dodd Frank).After you have it performing for 90 days then think of selling it.As has been pointed out you do not want to get into pooling of funds as that is a whole different animal.You have to do several yourself so you have experience and a track record.Due diligence is very important in this business.