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Some of that has to do with things like electrical service being available in needed amounts for the types of structures that will be there.

@Kyle Carter we manage around 700 doors, with 92 of them being S8.When S8 applicants are properly screened, they can statistically perform a decent amount better than cash-tenants.

But a certain amount ( the dreamers) go into CC debt to pay for it.

The best way to look at things is the amount of hastle and money the pm will make. 

A heloc is also calculated at it's Max amount usage even if not used during underwriting for a new mortgage.Cash out is tax free and it can be used as an "Asset or Liquid reserve" on new approvals. 

Since flips are typically treated as dealer properties, profits are taxed as ordinary income.Please make sure your entire structure is properly analyzed for you to save most amount of taxes.

As you note exiting any RE that does not have some appreciation of a significant amount over say a 5 to 10 year hold generally speaking is going to lead to a loss at sale.

First, I would never try and provide tax advice to a seller, it will get you sued, especially to a 100 year old person.Regarding seller finance, since the amount is spread out over long term, they should check with their CPA on how they are or are not taxed on the gains as well as interest on the loan.

Those enormous tenant buyout amounts were feasible before the 2019 rent regulation act.