Being able to run numbers using 10% down if owner occupant also helps boost returns vs 25% down traditional financing. 

Boostly 

The difference being some of the informed have morals and won't sell people down the river for a buck.These people selling systems know it is easier to do that then find the actual deals.Being successful in real estate is hard work folks even if you know what you are doing.

I try to boost My posts on Facebook and it’s been denied for violating their policies.

It is the boost that every first time home buyer should take advantage of while starting their real estate portfolio.

Is it to solicit money, gain moral support, or something else?

Essentially if I made her pay “something” it could help with cash flow but morally it seems fishy.

Thank you and your wife for the additional boost.   

moral of the story...get the best tenant you can.

@Jason TimmermanNice responseBut you can't be mad at an elderly person getting a better offer on a deal you were never going to close yourself Oh and to the moral warriors - would it have been different if he were going to buy it himself at that price?