While that’s appealing, the added complexity with tenant turnover, varying personalities, and managing shared spaces can make it a bit of a trade-off.I’m curious, how does it look in other markets?

Just be aware that this adds another layer of complexity, and you’ll want to check with both your lender and a real estate attorney to make sure everything is set up correctly.When it comes to terms, owner financing gives you a lot of flexibility:Interest rate: You want something attractive to the buyer but that compensates you for the risk of holding that second lien.Repayment schedule: You can choose a traditional 15- or 30-year schedule, or go with something shorter if you want to be paid off sooner.Balloon payment: Many owner-financed deals include a balloon payment, meaning the buyer pays off the remaining balance after a set period (usually 5-10 years).

That's how many of the larger complexes get funding to buy and rehab buildings,, that the normal small investor can not afford.Section 8 like other government programs has difficult aspects to it to manage, the people on section 8 are like a bushel of apples, some good some rotten to the core, and when mixed together the entire bushel tends to go rotten if the rotten apples aren't tossed out of the bushel.LOTS of paperwork and inspections and the inspectors are just as complicated as the tenants sometimes.

An accountant can help you navigate complex tax rules and keep your records in order, potentially saving you more than their fee.

(for example, before me moved in the house in 2021, we were renting an outdated 2bd apartment across the street for 4 yrs, apartment complex amenities were in a very bad shape (unusable), and we were paying about $1,600/mo and they were about to increase it to $1,850/$1,900.

The landlord can then proceed with the eviction process in court if the tenant does not remit payment.

Similar to a broker's opinion of value, this analysis is less detailed and may not follow USPAP guidelines.Replacement cost method: This methodology is supported by a 1982 tax court case, Meiers v Commissioner (T.C.

I can generate some anecdotal examples, but would really like to see a professional study, existing court case, etc.

Purchase price: $1,300,000 Cash invested: $260,000 25 unit apartment complex What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

@Brody VeilleuxHouse hacking and BRRRR (Build, Refinance, Resell, Reinvest) strategies are effective for property acquisition, but they carry risks like delayed refinancing, increased debt, and property management complexity.