For example, years ago, we bought a pre-construction property and, in the developer's standard contract, it was mentioned that the purchase contract could only be assigned with permission from the developer.

Purchase price: $150,000 Cash invested: $150,000 Sale price: $300,000 did a lot of things I normally never would because of potential upside What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Quote from @Mario Garcia: but how is the obligation enforced in a lease purchase???

What are you objecting to? 

My first purchase was a duplex which I currently house hack.

What markets are offering the best rent prices for properties in the $150-180K purchase price?

Nobody has an objective answer to this question.

That house - in the North Hills neighborhood of Knoxville, had been the object of countless calls, texts, emails and letters from many trying to “help me offload it.”I bought the house as a HUD foreclosure - $50,500.

What are some of the most creative ways to finance the purchase of a lot and build a single-family home (primary)?

I understand that every investor's journey is specific and unique based upon individual needs and objectives; with that being said - I also believe there are (as with most industries) best practices alongside ill-advised practices that are generally common to all.Back in Feb., after a year+ of reading this and that, my wife and I jumped into the REI game.