If you have scorable US credit, you'll get better terms.

This will provide some amazing long term appreciation!

@John R Bongiovanni Aside from those services, I have done a lower security deposit in exchange for a higher rent on a long term tenant and they were fine with that.

I wouldn’t want to hold the loan for too long, so ideally it would be a 5 year term, presumably ballon payment at the end.

Rent would probably be a short term nightly basis. 

And in terms of the unit - we own 4 others in a 3 mile radius and are very familiar with comps.

So what I always did / do is give an A  B  all cash offer lowest pricesell on terms  higher price. 

First, Texas is one of the most landlord friendly states in terms of laws.

Are you doubling down on short-term rentals in tourist-heavy areas, pivoting to long-term rentals in growing suburban markets, diving into value-add multifamily properties, or exploring something completely different?

At the time we received an offer from a reputable short term drug and alcohol rehab facility who operates out of SFHs in LA to rent the entire property at above market rates.