It's not as expensive as people think and if you can piggy-back on a tenant's wi-fi so you can view the cameras (using an app like Hikvision) that's a big bonus as well (though if you are local you can access the hard drive - it just seems like a pain - I just use the app).I have a 4-camera system that was installed at my primary residence roughly 18 months ago.

You don't need wi-fi to use Simplisafe.

.), and then cashout Re-Fi or put a HELOC on it, you should expect to pull more money out of it. 

as long as the numbers work and  you both find an ideal sweet spot then execute.. but right now I would take advantage of lending programs.. if you absolutely want seller fi then agree to a 5 or 10 yr balloon with right to pay off or refi sooner

Originally posted by @Colleen F.:I

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Thanks @Bill F., I hate to be the guy correcting people on here, and I’ve tried to avoid getting into back and forths, and I would go insane without @Andrew Smith.

May be a good idea especially if you are paying cash because you can use the appraisal to argue later during the re-fi if you have to. 

I’m considering seeing if he’d be interested in carrying the contract for a few year until I could re-fi, but I’m not sure how to figure those payments or terms.

Originally posted by @Tanya F.:I