But neither do you, yet you started with:"Short answer is "yes"  - which I consider misleading.And you manipulated the OP's question to fit your agenda.

I’m looking to start a discussion on the best systems and tools brokers are using to efficiently run their business.

Have you considered other starting strategies like house hacking or live-in flips?

Sounds like a challenging situation all around I would  not cancel the deal, but if he dies and it goes to the estate and probate you may want to start looking for something else just in case...Best of luck. ...

The interest rate isn't that huge of a difference between the 15 and 30 so worst case scenario if you have the 30 year option is you start paying it down on a 15 year timeline - sure you'll pay a little more in interest over the 15 years, but it will have been worth it if you bought another house.

I would start close to where you live personally. 

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In this case, Azibo was super strong on bugging me when they first started.

It was the purchase that jump started my real estate investing career by providing a high consistent cash flow, and a large capital gain 4 years later.

To get started, consider focusing on house hacking in California with properties like duplexes or single-family homes with ADUs, or explore out-of-state rentals in landlord-friendly markets like Ohio or Georgia.