This includes the seller maintaining property insurance in their name with the buyer added as additional interest and mortgage payments being made from an account in which the seller appears as bank account holder. 

A single program consolidates your policies, making renewals, premium payments, and claims management much easier to handle.

It appears that searching for a relevant Facebook group would be a helpful approach.

When I choose to sell, I’ll make the determination of whether it’s most beneficial to sell the units individually and if I do, it’s an easier process since the declaration is recorded and the city already recognizes the 4 separate condo units.

Its easier to trust a Guru who preaches great returns than to buy something that doesn't have as good returns in your backyard. many people will follow where they are told the easiest way to make money is its human nature.

Real estate is also but easier to control the outcome and also easier to compartmentalize/ turn off at night, for me anyway. 4.25% is less than inflation. 

From the ones I have seen the cash/equity split appears to be very lopsided in their favor

I find it easier to look at it at the perspective of inventory. 

I've found including these terms in my lease as a clause is easier (too many addendums can become overwhelming).

Easier management--you know the property much better and can take care of issues quickly and efficiently.