I intend to change to hard flooring when I can arrange to be there for a lengthy time in the off season, because I live long distance.

The buyers need (not request) a full 5%-6% seller assist and become complete menaces and eat into your margins with lengthy repair addendums following inspections. 

There is a way to leverage losses from a rental property that you are actively participating in managing + you need to meet a few more criteria too lengthy to break down here in the forum post - to be clear, this isn't what you described (e.g. 

The timeline on that appeared to be potentially lengthy and costly. 

Alright guys and gals - this one is juicy (and a bit lengthy), so buckle up,Today, we're diving into the world of short-term rental tax strategy, exploring both the opportunities for success and the pitfalls to avoid.

You can't sell a portion of a property like you can sell portions of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.

These syndicators promised seemingly guaranteed returns, much like a bond, downplaying the actual risks involved.These GPs presented investment decks showing that a few small improvements would significantly increase property values, allowing them to refinance the deals, take the 'profits,' and return capital to the LPs.

Not only that he gets stepped up basis and sell with no tax  double check that with accountant but I think that is correct.. then take the cash put it in 5% gov bonds for now then get up to speed and see what you really want to do. 

Is there a type of mortgage insurance or bond you can get for owner financing that secures his position? 

However investing in DIRECT real estate investments differs considerably from investing in mutual funds, index funds, bonds, money market and REITs that most investors are familiar with.