If you have a lot of faith in the potential buyer I would consider whether it was worth pitching on being a 50% partner for $25k.

You will be able to finance multiple properties at once and minimize closing fees from doing multiple loans. 

Now I'm back to this vacant property in Canton and although I still think it would make a great MTR I rather focus on acquiring another property and putting my capital there.I'm currently weighing all my cashflow options for this Canton property and trying to find the best balance of additional funds and maximum cashflow.Here are the options I can think of:*Let PM take over and just LTR it (no extra capital, minimal time managing, minimal cashflow)*Find someone to manage the MTR (extra capital needed for furnishings, then either rent whole house or rent by the room, better cashflow)*Rental arbitrage (no extra capital, better cashflow than LTR?)

Staying informed about local real estate trends and market conditions can also help you make strategic decisions that minimize reliance on property management services.

With decades of experience I can say the vast majority of "cash-cow" properties I, my clients, associates and friends have had started off with minimal to near 0 cash-flow.

I think it's some of the same players and sounds like a deal I'm being pitched..

It's pretty weird to get a sales pitch from someone who doesn't even have something to sell. 

Careful - many of these are marketing pitches for people trying to raise funds.

To get used to talking about it, I might just work with another new business owner and practice our pitches together.

-Loan Extension Fees-Early Payment PenaltiesLots of good advice from everyone else above, but wanted to add this as if you can find a lender that minimizes these extra charges that can make a big difference