While the interest rate might be higher, you eliminate the risk of needing to refinance or sell later, making it a safer option if your goal is to hold the property long-term without any financial uncertainty.If maximizing cash flow now is a priority and you're comfortable managing the future refinancing risk, owner financing with a balloon could be the better choice.

Branson MO is a very popular choice for both LTR and STR market with lower median price points and consistently draws over 9 million visitors.

Obeying rules because you think you should is not the same as making moral choices.

Simple, the MTM tell them they need to go, I am not certain of PA laws, but I think a 30-day notice is sufficient, and or cash for keys 

Unless you have a LURA recorded on the property you can take Sec 8 tenants at any time, your choice. 

For appreciation, the Columbus market is a strong choice.

Focusing on Connecticut for your initial investment is a solid choice, especially since you’re familiar with the area.

The median price is the difference between B and C.Here is what that looks like for my Market Milwaukee County (which includes the city of MKE)Median Home price August 2024: $267,422this gives you roughly the following:class A: 500 and upclass B: 267 to 500class C: 134 to 267class D: under 134Investing around the median price (either C+ or B-) is always a solid choice.

If you know you could pull $150k of equity from the home, are you saying you don't think that's sufficient to cover the down payment, closing costs and reno costs of the next property?

This makes it an essential tool in the capital structure, particularly in challenging financial circumstances.Overall, while both Mezzanine Debt and Preferred Equity have their unique benefits, the choice between them should be guided by the specific needs of the project and the financial goals of the investors.