However, with the market being saturated, there might be opportunities to negotiate better deals on properties that could be suitable for long-term rentals, which typically offer more consistent cash flow throughout the year.As for seller financing, its a powerful tool, especially if you are looking to keep your personal finances separate.

I don’t have any experience doing this personally, but I’m on Long Island and this is exactly what the couple who owns the property that my girl lives in does.They bought a home, lived in the home while they renovated it, added a basement unit and rented it out.

To me it kind of simplifies things when you can move someone in for x number of months/ years and know you’ll have something consistent coming in.

For example, Isle Royale NP is an island in Lake Superior with only camping.

Work with consistent contractors.

I am consistently doing this type of research in NC, and continue to make new posts every couple of days. 

I'm an equity partner on four different apartment complexes and have learned a lot from talking with and observing the lead investor (i.e. syndicator) about raising capital and investor relations by being in those deals.If you are fortunate enough to find a mentor, it would be wise to find someone with integrity, who has multiple SUCCESSFUL deals under their belt and believes in consistent and clear communication with their investors. 

Louis may not experience rapid appreciation like some coastal cities, it has shown consistent and steady growth, which is favorable for long-term investments.Diversification: Investing in a different market can diversify your real estate portfolio, reducing risk.Considerations:Neighborhood Research: Research neighborhoods thoroughly.

I use lending for some lazy money in my life insurance or IRA and can make big chunks of cash in a short amount of time - but I am a full time passive investor and I haven't found a better investment for consistent cash flow than I get with syndications.

I'll handle rehab cost, management and yearly expenses etc...and would like to build a nation wide company consisting of low income-luxury buy and holds, fix and flips, commercial, development and eventually branch out to vacation rentals as well.