just a lender, he was good.

Good luck!

Alternatively, if anyone has a good deal analyzer spreadsheet for seller financing options or the sub-to strategy, I would be interested in seeing those to incorporate with my existing analysis spreadsheet. 

While a higher credit score always helps, the reality is that anything north of 770 is pretty much as good as it gets.

Good point - At least in FL, since I am licensed I can pay to the other agent's broker legally.We pay the same regardless if it is an RE agent or not, i.e. we pay that same rate to friends, family, current clients, vendors, etc.

It's good to hear from you again.

Looks like you have a ton of experience and will be a good asset to this group! 

Assuming the place is in good shape, there isn't that much management.5.

Also please share any good reads on the subject. 

Finally from a purely from a cash outlay prospective short term, you could rent a house with roommates and your payment would still probably be Lower than house hacking because rates are so high, over the long period 5-10 years obviously it would cheaper ti buy, hope that makes sense