Forget the option b/c then the seller won't take you as seriously..as far as most sellers are concerned, you're either buying the prop or you're not.

What I found extremely helpful was having a mentor (also my RE agent) who is in the RE investing business to give advice, examples, and guidance along the way.

Renters are more concerned on how they can save money so things like having the home have better insulation which will save on heating bill would be more attractive.

Holding on to such property will eventually turn extremely profitable,yes?

It’s no surprise that they are concerned, I am too.

Review your lease, we had a clause concerning police complaints.

Plus if I represent a seller it is his pocket I'm concerned with not yours, what you want is not the issue and I'm sure at the prices your offering I will have no trouble meeting or beating your offer no matter what kind of saviour you think yourself to be, The truth is your probably making an offer as a buyer you wouldn't accept as a seller.

Justin, you will get a lot of good advice here, but beware of the local ordinaces concerning eviction should you choose to go the lease route.There have been a few cases where the eviction courts have refused to hear an eviction case because of that lease agreement.

Perhaps not as they would be in first position and therefore protected, but by today's standards, they may have an issue with it as your debt coverage ratio could be out of wack and concern them with your investment not producing enough cash to pay all the bills.Contact a non recourse lender and ask.

I both appreciate and share the concern regarding fraud.