There are investors that do not have the means or desire to cover losses.  

Enjoy the beautifully landscaped backyard with a covered patio, pool, spa, and RV parking.

Then, compare those returns with the stock market’s historical 8-10% long-term gains to evaluate whether the investment makes sense.Also, consider whether you can comfortably cover the $1,000 monthly shortfall.

A set of pictures usually resolves that issue. 

The contract I could find says the following:```...together with the right of ingress and egress at all times for the purpose of mining, drilling and exploring said land for oil, gas and other minerals, and removing the same therefrom.And said above described land being now under an oil and gas lease originally executed in favor of [Oil Company], Chicago and now held by [Oil Company] it is understood and agreed that this sale is made subject to said lease, but covers and includes of all the oil royalty and gas rental or royalty due and to be paid under the terms of said lease.It is agreed and understood that of the money rentals which may be paid to extend the term within which a well may be begun under the term of said lease is to be paid to the said [purchaser], and in the event that the said above described lease for any reason becomes cancelled or forfeited, then and in that event, the lease interest and all future rental on said land, for oil, gas and mineral privileges shall be owned jointly by [owner] and wife and [purchaser] each owning & interest in all oil, gas and other mineral in and upon said land, together with interest in all future rente.This sale is made for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars, cash in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.To have and to hold the above described property, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging unto the said [owner] heirs and assigns forever, and we do hereby bind ourselves, heirs, executors and administrator to warrant and forever defend all and singular the said property unto the said [purchaser] heir and assignee against every person whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof

How can a seller credit be paid once the closing costs are already covered?

Budgeting: Many landlords use the 50 percent rule, which means that 50 percent of your rental income should go to covering fixed and variable expenses, other than the mortgage.4.

What does that income picture, and time-line to complete 10, look like vs holding onto 100% and "paying the bank" as your sole "partner".....

These loans often have flexible terms, can be held in an LLC, and can cover multi-unit properties.

I wanted to have a spot to rent out and cover the monthly mortgage payments while securing a small spot to have for myself in the next 30 years for when I no longer reside in Charlotte but want to visit friends, or downsize.