Key Factors for a Good Seller-Financed DealCash Flow: Rental income should exceed monthly payments (PITI) by at least 1.25–1.5x.Purchase Price: Compare to ARV and market value for fair pricing and equity potential.Interest Rate: Aim for competitive rates; higher rates must still allow positive cash flow.Amortization/Balloon Terms: Favor longer amortization and align balloon payments with your exit strategy.Down Payment: Lower upfront costs reduce risk but should meet the seller's expectations.Flexibility: Seek no prepayment penalties and fair late-payment clauses.Property Condition: Ensure the property’s condition matches terms through inspections.Seller Motivation: Assess the seller’s willingness to negotiate favorable terms.Exit Strategy: Have a clear plan for refinancing or payoff at term end.Portfolio Fit: Ensure the deal aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance.Vetting multiple deals and consulting professionals is crucial to making sound decisions.

They use leverage in some of their funds, which can increase returns, especially if they have a low cost of capital (but potentially increase risk and trigger UBIT issues).

My involvement would go down drastically to where the only thing I'm doing would be funding the deals.  

Repairing the sidewalk came down to a risk benefit analysis.

Much like @Rereloluwa Fatunmbi I got involved in Houston, too.

I’ve never done a short sale before, so I want to make sure I’m not missing anything important.For those who have bought short sales before:1️⃣ What are the biggest risks I should be aware of?

My plumber also said that it wasn’t the tenants fault and the city could also make me change the entire sewer line so I shouldn’t get the city involved.

As we continue to stabilize supply chains, seasonal and historical patterns can provide insights for executing your next project, ensuring you factor in risk and stay within budget.Question: What are your thoughts on adjusting to the "new normal", how will investors manage increasing costs with many forecasting stagnant appreciation for the coming years?

In fact, approximately 40% of our business involves the Section 8 program.40%...

Vacancies hurt all parties involved!