If it fails and you can't repair it - you might also be responsible for clean up.

Well they haven't been back yet and the house was left very filthy as if it were never cleaned for 8 years that he lived there.

They do research, have committees do tours of areas,etc.If you have her on a video chat you can look at how she responds to your questions when asking about time lines and getting back to you etc.

We were never successful having the applicant do an on-line process, with aaa we fax/scan the paperwork to them. aaascreening.com

Even if I did a five year lease option, where I give them money up front, dig them out of a hole, and pay off the only the REMAINING BALANCE of the mortgage 5 years down the line, I would either take over the property at a steep discount, or I can re-lease the property (I think that's a sandwich lease) and make money.I appreciate any thoughts.

I'd love to develop a clean, open, legal, and comfortable win-win situation for these sellers. 

Friends have suggested that we meet with a real estate attorney in order to ensure that we have everything lined up legally prior to beginning the endeavor.Our real estate agent gave us the name of a seasoned real estate attorney in South County and we are meeting with him next week.

Bottom line, this must be very frustrating for you especially considering you have a family to pack and move in a short period of time plus work. 

If you really want to be sure throw in 1-2 more questions along those lines. 

I get way less leads in areas I don't want tying up the phone lines and costing me money when I will not do anything with them anyway.Hope that helps.