If you want to achieve a personal real estate goal and have a specific dollar amount in cash flow then owning your own might be what you want to do.

I am pretty sure we are not allowed to mention specific banks on here.

Some services will Even run your list against the post office updated address list and let you know the new addressIf your sending to a specific list and you are certain they live there then ok.

Thank you Andrew.I was referring to financing the building, and more specifically how would I find out what the building is actually worth vs the listing price display.

Also, is there anything specific I should be worrying about in the walk through? 

Is it best to find an attorney and have them drawn up or is there an alternative resource that is state specific? 

Even if it isn't specifically stated, there have to be some catch alls in your lease that gives you legal footing to evict the drug user. 

@Steve KenoyerLicensing education is state specific.California, specifically, does not have reciprocity with other states.You'll have to go through the education and testing requirements for both California and Oregon, most likely online.

Such conversion need not comply with the requirements of the following specific provisions of this chapter:(a) Section 13-196-660 (height limits); however, in frame buildings, four or more levels of living space shall be prohibited and in buildings of ordinary construction, with or without attic living space, five or more levels shall be prohibited; (b) Section 13-196-050; however, all dwelling units must comply with the exit provisions of Chapter 13-160 except basement dwelling units may have a second exit through a room containing a heating plant; (c) Section 13-196-670 (stairwell enclosures); (d) Section 13-196-680 (corridor enclosures); (e) Section 13-196-690 (dwelling separations); (f) Section 13-196-710 (basement ceiling construction); however, if the basement contains a dwelling unit the entire basement ceiling construction is to be wood lath and plaster of half hour construction; (h) Section 13-196-720 (heating plants); however, basement apartments are to be separated from heating plants with partitions of one hour construction.

This article by BP's Brandon Turner is a great place to start to get some ground-level understanding of how to approach a Seller Financed deal.The Definitive Guide to Using Seller Financing to Buy Real EstateIt sounds like you have a really great opportunity with this seller, and you are smart to make sure you handle these first deals with them professionally and knowledgeably.Start with this article and let us know if you have additional questions that apply to your specific opportunities on these properties!