Columbus - less monthly cash flow - higher predicted long term appreciationDayton - More monthly cash flow - standard expected appreciation

I know it can feel like uncharted waters at first.

The current owner is letting me take over the property as a tenant as long as I pay the water bill and the mortgage payment on it and whenever I decide I can purchase property for the balance of the mortgage  they are in no hurry for me to purchase the home as long as the mortgage is paid. 

They'd also probably be more aware of how much water, gas, or electric they are using when they have to pay the bill after each cycle.  

The other thing could be tracking what you have had come up on the last 5-10 projects after closing, i.e. the water heater was at the end of life when we bought the last 6 out of the last 10 properties.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Charlene Kingsnorth have you had an sec attorney also review what you are doing as if you're are having multiple people as part of a loan participating in it depending on the state this could get you in hot water - so be careful  good point Chris some state allow fractionalized deed of Trust mortgages other do not or require PPM like documents prior to offering them..

If I’m not mistaken you put around 50% down but I can connect you with a lender to get better info Hey Khalid - that sounds a bit higher than standard.

Instead, shut off the water to the toilet and place a sign on the door "Art exhibit: Non-functioning bathroom."

- Securing the property- Removing the waterIf your furnace was stolen, you may need to get propane heaters to facilitate water removal.

I plan to pull a standard lease agreement from the Florida Supreme Court website and review it with her next week.I have received a new job opportunity where I will be making an extra 40k annually and must move out of my home quicker than I initially expected.