However, I cannot speak to apartments, as this depends on the individual complex.Additionally, we are finding a small number of properties for sale where the seller is willing to contribute to the buyer's closing costs.

You didn't save him from foreclosure, you delayed another problem by using SubTo in this instance.Appreciate your contribution to the forum with those five insightful posts.

Generally the only thing people can opt out of is the political contributions.

Again, thank you very much to you and everyone who contributed.

From contribution to getting communications and distributions. 

Focus on the value landlords bring through property improvements, market dynamics driving rents, and contributions to community revitalization.

Quote from @Robert Quiroz: Quote from @James Hamling: @Robert Quiroz I need to correct your notion that the MFH is "better", as is stated in a manner that seems to be a type of state of permeance. 

I'm getting to the point where I have a good chunk saved and am wondering what guidelines people follow to know when they can start tapering off the contributions or stop them altogether.What rules of thumb are out there that people use?

You could pay them a flat interest rate on the funds they contribute, similar to a private lender, or offer a percentage of the profits to align their success with yours.

Might be doable if you combine it with contribution to 401k, IRA, HSA, etc.