When I maintained my position that I wouldn't be paying 10K up front, Dmitri then insulted my section 8 investing knowledge and suggested that if I wasn't ready to move forward, then it was because I didn't understand enough about section 8 to begin with.

Bigger Pockets sent out an alternative investment article which included ATM investments as a suggestion. 

Treating people like people doesn't mean you make the relationship personal as Nathan suggests and not all tenants will screw you over whenever it suits them.

Multi-family and retail.

Not exactly sure about the legal details, but initial overview of the system seems to suggest this kills quite a few birds with one stone.  

Which one do you have the most favorable information on based on their past rental history and not what they say.I suggest using a service like Mayistay.

I suggest using a service like Mayistay.

@Jeremy H Barton I would suggest taking a look at your cash flow before signing up for a HELOC on a brand new building.

Unless you have data that suggests that they have overvalued your home.

So check the contract again to verify.I like @Wayne Brooks suggestion of finding out the needs of the seller and offering a delayed closing if that would help their property search!