A clean break often protects the owner’s reputation and encourages cooperation.Lease structure mattersSome leases spell out an early termination fee (like 1–2 months’ rent) while others leave it open-ended.

I would always encourage them to make sure they had  rock solid POF  and lending lined up.

Before you close or elect not to close, I would encourage you to talk with your lender and also talk with a trusted advisor to determine if all the itemized costs on the closing statement are typical. 

Selling and repositioning can absolutely work, but I’d encourage you to model the after-tax proceeds first, because what looks like a good trade on equity can backfire once Uncle Sam takes his cut.

does not look like tihs is a deal. what makes you encouraged by it?

specifically, the vultures/parasites who get paid when you buy and not before, They encourage you to buy because if you don’t, they make no money.real estate investing is hyper-local be the time you factor in the risk of buying out of state or God forbid, the risk and expense of “building a team” no doubt courtesy of someone who recommends/profits from said “team” not to mention you buying a property.Don’t fall for the siren call of buying notes, either.

Hey Min, thanks for the encouragement!

It's really encouraging to hear from someone in the lending world that this is a smart approach.I'd love to take you up on that offer to chat sometime.

Thanks so much for the encouragement!

Typically, investors like using them for buy and holds and for the cash flow (not necessarily flips), but I would encourage you to find investors and investor friendly agents in your area to see where your time and money would best be used.