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.

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

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

Thatch Nguyen (for those familiar with him) really popularized this on the west coast in Seattle.Is anyone planning on getting into this game?

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.

The Queen Mary’s resurgence, with expanded hotel capacity and popular attractions like ghost tours, is a key part of this effort.

Columbus OH for example is a popular choice, with the city experiencing impressive property appreciation surpassing the national average.

This has been a popular group for a very long time.