With the scenario you explained above, I feel there would be some awkwardness in the relationship if you invested $10k and months later made $40k on their home.

His book “Invest in Debt” is still the best on the mechanics of discounted note investments.John Beck, unfortunately succumbed to temptation of “guruism” in his later years, hooked up with a real estate marketing company out of Las Vegas, and became front man for mentorship programs promising unsubstantiated returns.

But even though we plan to hold the property the reality/risk of not being able to pull equity or sell easily later on without maybe a land contract is kind of concerning?

Later we had a huge wind storm come thru.  

Came in strong with a 70k cash offer with an escalation clause for up to 76k all within 12 hrs of listing. 2 days later I learn my offer lost out and that they had 29 offers.Wow, I thought.

There's no point running out the door at 18 if you're going to be dragging yourself back home six months later.

Make sure you are both very clear on expectations and put it all in writing so there's no disagreement later.

BUT.... it's 2yrs later, that's 2 annual rent increases.

If the Fed cuts rate later this fall you'll have an easier time selling!

You're not actually accruing any more debt you're just paying a fee at a later date for the right to take out equity directly without any monthly payment.