In my experience, people (buyers and sellers) like the fact that I'm licensed, as it gives me credibility and says that I'm not just some fly-by-night wannabe who is trying to scam people.Of course, that's just been my experience...your mileage may vary...

My guess is that this will vary by geography.

Just more of a reassurance.You can make the asking price super high that way if they still want to continue with the purchase you will make a hefty profit upfront or option it so you get a higher rent income and if they don't end up buying while rent to own, they keep the property nice so no need to worry there.Just a quick thought.

The Saga continues ...Anything helps, thanks.

I'm not sure if this is my niche or not quite yet, but I certainly have an interest in it and will continue to grow my investments where there is opportunity.

These complaints varied greatly from over-extended jobs, not finishing on schedule (talking months here, not weeks), over budgeting unaccounted for materials, to name a few.

This will vary from state to state.

It just varies so much by who is servicing the loan and the investors that own the loan.As a buyer I wouldn't want to give any earnest money to be tied up until I have bank approval on my price (sellers approval means nothing).

Taking their cash flow, paying off one home at a time and once one home is paid off, acquiring a new one and continuing that process until I'm in a position to either pay cash for a home, or pay it off within 3-4 years.

I remember when I was trying to get my foot in the door some people would like at me like I was crazy, but you cannot let it bother you, simply use it as motivation to continue doing what you are doing.