Yes I understand that possibility, that's why I try to build relationships with the builders that I work with so they know that I'm trying to get them a good deal and I know that I can trust them with any potential contracts.

Is buying a rental into a living trust a good idea?

Having a local trusted partner to manage your investment properties is key as well. 

Not to mention the notario, the bank trust, and other hoops to own in a beachfront community outside the United States. 

Back in 2022, we tackled a property we affectionately called the "Scary House," and trust me, it lived up to the name.

Its hard to trust agents, contractors, management companies, etc in our own backyards, let alone out of state. 

Remember trust & verify! 

I've also had to get comfortable with long-distance communication and trusting my team to manage things well.As for resources, podcasts are by far my favorite—there’s always so much valuable insight and stories from other investors.

But even then, seller financing is rarely substantially better than another investment they could make (including trust deed lending, which will often be at a higher rate than seller financing)In my experience, the owners who find owner financing advantageous are at the ends of their careers and are not interested in looking for another investment (other than the usual retirement funding sorts.)

Trust me.