Go direct to seller, learn to source your own deals and you will be successful  Is there Any chance we can connect and build a relationship?

There is also a good chance that once you get out of Bitcoin, the price of Bitcoin will drop tremendously.  

To maximize your chances of success, recommend sharing that and the percent increase in taxes & ins with tenant and asking them what they think a fair increase is.- If they say $0-$50, you'll have to get rid of them at end of current lease.- If they are more reasonable you may want to accept if for now, but let them know you'd be doing regular increases to get the rent more inline with market rent.Too many newbies here will tell you to get market rent or get rid of the tenant.

@Zach Denny - I agree - chances are the institutional lender won't be comfortable with an owner-financed 2nd and 100% combined loan to value.

It also offers a chance to shift into something more passive, reducing the hands-on management that seems to be more of a hassle now that you’ve moved.That said, the rental income potential from your properties is worth noting, but there’s a limit to how much you can boost your cash flow, especially after already making significant upgrades.

Hong Kong both chance for cashflow and appreciation.  

There is a chance a national wildfire or disaster policy will need to be created, some form of Government Service Entity such as Fannie and Freddie to stabilize the insurance market. 

In France, they sell wine.They identified their customers (in your case, reliable tenants) and provided what they wanted to buy (rent).SummaryFollow this proven, step-by-step process to maximize your chances of success and minimize risk in real estate investing.Has this process proven successful?

Target ReturnsWhile target returns are crucial, these should be discussed only with investors—not brokers or others helping you find deals.Sample Investment CriteriaHere’s an example of well-defined CCC:Location: Primary and secondary cities in the Southeast with population growth.Type & Class: Class C garden-style or walk-up workforce housing with repositioning opportunities.Age: 1980s construction or newer (case-by-case for older).Price: $5M–$12M, requiring $1.5M–$3M in funds.Size: 100+ units.Cap Rates: Market rates.Roof Type: Pitched roofs preferred.Value-Add: Opportunities for improvements or better management.Why This MattersBy creating crystal clear criteria, you:Avoid wasting time on deals that don’t align with your goals.Build trust with brokers and partners by demonstrating a focused investment strategy.Increase your chances of finding deals that meet your financial and operational objectives.I'll be posting each chapter as I go through them so you can follow along from my notes and we can discuss different strategies.

If your portfolio is large enough, 5% is better.Now, some people believe that this diversification reduces the chances for a large gain.