A few thoughts on the subject from someone who made a living doing this until the laws changed on the West Coast.Most folks in foreclosure go into deep denial.

., Purchase Price: $475,000 ($197.9/sq. ft.).Estimated Market Value: $402,000 ($168/sq. ft.).Financing Terms: 2% interest rate, with a 9-year balloon.Unit B Income: $2,049/month (Section 8 tenant through November 2025).Unit A Income Potential: Similar rent or higher; Section 8 cap for the area is $3,234/month.Monthly Loan Payment (P+I): $1,386.Cash Flow Breakdown (if both units are rented at $2,049/month):Gross Rent: $4,098/month.Vacancy (10%): $410/month.Operating Expenses (37.3%): $1,376/month.Net Cash Flow: $943/month.Key QuestionsWould you be comfortable paying an 18% premium for financing at 2%, especially in a market where current mortgage rates are closer to 7%?

Regardless of if there is a due on sale clause or not - if you are paying a 2% of property value tax twice - that's a large expense.

We had a discussion about the costs I have endured and the low ball offer to cover expenses for going 5 months past contract deadline but haven't heard back. 

I live in Lawrenceville, GA and am beginning my first house hack, working to purchase another property by the end of the year. 

Own living quarters.  

Yes 1k sqft is small but probably much better than living with family.

JeffWe lead a couple investor meet up groups in person and live stream about the Central Ohio real estate market.

Pro - I avoid any future repair expense.

Quote from @Roxanne Whitaker: Please be aware if you buy an investment property and do not live in MD, when you go to sell it you will pay an 8% tax at settlement.