Finally, we do not care about your tax returns, etc.- since these loans are primarily based off of the asset as collateral.

I think it’s the only way to go, learn a lot, you care for your property the best you can, etc.Steven

Well it will need to be life changing events like having kids, new job, divorce, taking care family members etc but the rule of thumb is to live there for at least one year then being able to rent it out and converting it into an investment property.

Dealing with the accountant first, who cares?

Thank you76542 is going to be the best zip code to be in. 76543 you are going to want to tread carefully and be sure to check the specific neighborhood and street you are looking at. 76549 has 2 divisions that are very different.

I would be careful about doing something in an effort to "make positive cash flow".Section 8 has its pros but there are an equal number of drawbacks.

Why do you care if a crazy person on the internet calls you a scammer?

I recommend looking into passive pockets and the syndication forums https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/960 for reviews on syndications.

Be careful of SVDP.

But unless they advertise the seller finance (and be careful as most are really bad deals), then you'll need to talk them into it.