The 70% rule is reserved for talking points by the guy on stage talking to an audience who they’re trying to sell a coaching program to   It’s a get excited number not a do a deal number   The equation is: maximum of 65% of AS IS value.  

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the refi stage of this BRRRR. 

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

Are there any red flags I should watch out for when dealing with buyers who propose alternative arrangements like this?

You could arrange payments with them (eg $1K a month for the next year with interest).

In my opinion with this kind of business I can get a E2 visa and under this business I can be an investor, realtor, maintenance/Reno, staging etc. as you said I have to have a complimentary service business under property management to make margin. 

The seller was motivated to close fast, allowing us to secure the deal and set the stage for a profitable resale.

I aim to make win-win arrangements for both buyer and seller.

That’d be my next move-they can tailor advice based on your portfolio and Vermont's specific laws.By the way, if anyone here has experience juggling multiple LLCs at the 5-10 door stage, how have you handled the balance between liability protection and administrative overhead?

You started off good with cost being paid in stages, but it sounds like you paid before you verified they actually hit their benchmarks.b.