It should also make potential LP's more comfortable knowing you have considerable skin in the game plus the fact you are profiting from the merits of the actual deal at time of sale rather than collecting fees.

Some want to see skin in the game. 

Because the nature of there offering is to do LESS.

College towns naturally attract students who may become applicants for your rentals anyway.

Im looking at 7% however I think a better safe guard for me to have enough skin in the game is to move the sales price higher just in case he decides to pay off the loan earlier.

It's crucial to align this decision with the nature of your income sources and their respective tax treatments.

I rather have little skin in the game, then nothing at all.

Most likely the state where the property is located is where lawsuits would be brought if they are something for personal injury like a trip and fall or something of that nature because the “cause of action” arose in that state.

Wooded areas can be attractive to those who value nature and a quiet environment, but the cost can be higher.

Quote from @Daniel Rabinov: Would love to hear the opinion of anyone on how exactly he would take $1,000,000 cash and utilize it to meet the targets below.Please, if any agents/brokers are replying, don't talk about the market you work in as it's a bias opinion due to the nature of your work.I currently live in Spain, but can oversee projects and physically arrive at a destination if needed but not relocate.Goals:1.