What I will say is, “I would rather walk away from a loan than pay way too much for it and end up chasing my tail trying to just break even.”I remember my college professor told me, “if it satisfies a need, demand comes first.

Some companies will consider that entire premium earned right up front, and will not pro-rate and thus not give a refund for the tail end of the period after you cancel (once work is completed or because you changed insurers or you sold the property).

"don't let the tax tail wag the dog".

You can ride on their coat tails and the fact that they own the government so yes you can get some gains.

I'm at the tail end of one now and close on the next one at the end of the month.

Purchase price: $136,000 Cash invested: $35,195 Sale price: $274,335 This Duplex was purchased at the tail end of 2019 with one unit remodeled and vacant.

(Don't let the tax tail wag the dog)

I knew I was in the tail end of the recession and all the great deals were going to disappear....and they did.  

Purchase price: $136,000 Cash invested: $35,195 Sale price: $274,335 This Duplex was purchased at the tail end of 2019 with one unit remodeled and vacant.

One side of the party will be working their tail off daily forever, until the property sells of course or new management is put in place.The financial investor has it easy.That being said, 50/50 could be good if neither side is experienced.