If you go through RTR, I would ask to see the employment and rental history of potential tenants so you can weigh in.

@Chad Gardner - this is one of the most common questions we get from potential/future househackers. 

The best thing we have seen work is to simply tell the potential members that Co-living is not for everyone up front. 

The process was simple, we used Upwork and Fiverr to find 3-4 potential editors.

Using a loan lets you spread your money across more deals, scale faster, and potentially see bigger returns.

I've heard there can be challenges with inspections and paperwork delays, so I want to get a better sense of what to expect and how to navigate those potential hurdles.

Personally I would rather finance it and keep the cash in hand to go buy more properties than pay the full amount out of pocket, regardless of the potential tax benefits.

If the owner financing terms are flexible, what would make this potential purchase more favorable on my end?

Tulum has incredible potential, but whether it’s the right fit for you depends on your goals and strategy.If you’re thinking long-term, Tulum is a solid investment.

There are also some exceptions to convince the underwriters to use leases if there were major repairs for that house/unit proving that the schedule E numbers are not showing the full potential return, then you would be able to use the leases as an exception.