Historically, real estate markets perform best when the economy is stable, with steady mortgage rates and consistent demand for housing and commercial properties.

Not sure which way to turn.Thanks,David I believe banks prefer a W2 over a 1099 as it is typically more consistent income where you have an annual salary or paid rate of hours that is more consistent.

I gave them consistent feedback for years and still believe they could have made $10m or more off of my ideas.

My question again stems around using seller financing to allow them to receive a consistent monthly pay of X amount and delay/lower their tax bill in the short term instead of going through a lender to borrow 800k+ causing my mortgage to be significant part of our income roughly 40-50% of take home -  which we are approved for LOL.

Don't follow a strategy only to save on taxes.

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If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

The tenant consistently paid late after pandemic, eventually declared bankruptcy, and leveraged the legal system to drag out the eviction process for nearly a year.

An HOA can easily restrict someone trying that strategy. 

Yes, Oklahoma is a great market to consider, especially for multifamily properties:Affordability: Oklahoma City (OKC) and Tulsa have duplexes and small apartment buildings within a reasonable price range.Landlord-Friendly Laws: Makes property management less stressful.Stable Cash Flow: Properties in Oklahoma often meet or exceed the 1% rule, providing consistent rental income.Growing Economy: Both cities are seeing population and job growth, boosting demand for rentals.Tips for Getting Started:Do Your Homework: Use tools like BiggerPockets calculators to analyze deals and ensure cash flow.Focus on Neighborhoods: In OKC, check areas like Yukon, Edmond, or Midwest City.