I will check with the seller whether they are getting confused with seller financing aspect.

: If you’re planning to hold the property long-term, the repairs may not be as concerning since you’ll gain appreciation over time and benefit from consistent cash flow.

Automating your savings and investments helps too, ensuring that you're saving consistently without having to think about it every time.

I want consistent income I can depend on from a strong tenant and location.

If you have a good screening process that checks all aspects of their background, you'll weed them out through other means.

Since April of this year, they have consistently been paying rent late in partial payments.

Consistent rent growth can signal strong demand.Job Market & Population Growth: Rental demand often follows job and population growth.

Ideally, I'm seeking an investment property that is self-sustaining and generates consistent long-term income.

When I evaluate the options, house hacking consistently offers the highest risk-adjusted return, 10 times out of 10.That said, it seems like house hacking might not align with the lifestyle you envision: “I can’t afford a place with enough bedrooms in a single unit in the areas I want to live.”

And the fact that I've known this wholesaler for quite sometime outside of the business aspect still has me believe there were no fraudulent or misleading practices done here.