Often times investors will plan seller financing strategies before asking the owner if its even on the table. 

Once you go under contract, (here in Texas) fine a title company that works fast that you can trust, even before the contract is assigned know if they work with wholesalers and how they can help you.

In our market, even 6.5% would make cash flowing deals possible for us at purchase (with rent increases to market).

If you are in the Seattle market the better, even better in the burien market, but all are absolutely welcome because no matter where the project is, a house is a house. looking forward to hearing from all of you!

If you are moving from your SFR to another property, then you should be able to get a 5% down loan or even 3% if it's FHA.  25% is only if you won't be living in the property in my experience.

PIf it didn't smell when the tenant moved in, and if the trap hasn't dried out from non-use (or even if it has), then the tenant probably caused the smell. 

Common deductible expenses include mortgage interest, property management fees, repairs, and even travel expenses related to property management.

Also, having a rehab budget already laid out with explanations on how you got the numbers would help and is definitely a plus when I look at deals even though I typically wont use their numbers it at least shows a little more effort. 

Even if you rent at a break even or slight loss, if you could have 3 years of rental income offsetting your mortgage while realizing 3-6% appreciation, could be worth it, especially if you think appreciating for this area will exceed national averages.

A HELOC comes with a variable interest rate and all signs are pointing to no further Fed rate cuts in 2025 - and there may even be rate increases.- So, you may want to consider locking in an interest rate via a 2nd mortgage.Do you have reserves for unexpected expenses?