I completely understand your logic and on paper seems easy haha.

As explained in this article, seller financing works best if you understand the needs of the seller.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/seller-financingReally dig into this topic and ensure you understand it and are prepared to use it.

I understand you've done creative finance in the past, like you mentioned, how was this experience for you?

2) How well do you understand the differences between Class A, B & C?

I personally walked and researched every property prior to investing to understand what I was buying, what could be done to add value and what I should expect in cash flow and appreciation.Learning what makes a good investment for you is absolutely necessary. 

Totally understand the struggle of gathering insurance quotes - BP makes it easy for you! 

I guess I have to understand what you mean by a deal tracker first 😅

Any of the books from Brandon Turner here on BP would be a good start and then any book on understanding the numbers. 

I understand I file for the net loss.

Oddly enough, we had it under contract about 48 hours after listing it.