This could make the sale more appealing by solving a logistical challenge for the landlord.Things to Keep in MindUnderwrite Conservatively: Make sure you account for all costs, including property taxes, maintenance, and potential repairs.

If you have high holding costs (financing, taxes, insurance, utilities, etc.) the longer you are holding the less money that you are makingSelling profitably - How long will it take to sell?

It requires considerable infrastructure investment.

I have already shopped insurance, and the sellers are providing $5k towards prepaids/closing costs. 

Just keep in mind that it's not all about rate and fees - there is a considerable knowledge and expertise component that should be considered as well.

I have written about it before in long past. 2) Yes, no PM and no tenant placement fee consideration.

All else being equal, lower mortgage rates reduce the cost of ownership and, thereby, allow more people to afford to buy.

I think it’s a more recent consideration (maybe in the past decade or so based on my digging / anecdotal feedback) and perhaps some of you that have been in the business longer and simply renewing old policies may be getting a pass.  

Flat Fee buyer agency to reduce acquisition costs (get ~2% of the sales price back), and flat fee MLS listing to reduce selling costs to ~$500.

Other KPIs and considerations you should evaluate when talking to any lender who offered private placement of loans/notes are historic default rate, how quickly they can place your funds (do you get preference over their income funds, for example), average interest rate - borrower note rate and what is passed through to you, are loans serviced by a 3rd party servicer or in house.