Sounds like you're taking advantage of your favorable VA loan options smartly too.Good work - can't wait to hear about your next deal!

1)Purchasing distressed property with seller financing with substitution of collateral clause.2) Wholesale property as-is, then move favorable seller financing to better quality property keeper at below market rate & favorable terms.

In fact, when it comes to contracts, if there is vagueness the contract is to be interpreted in favor of the party that DID NOT write the document.

If the owner financing terms are flexible, what would make this potential purchase more favorable on my end?

I'd also want the operator to have a favorable track record in general but also with that specific property type, plan and MSA.It's good to know that the operator is making a significant capital contribution of their own, and not just dumping their acquisition fee into it and calling it good enough.

If they don't approve the project, all the time and money spent chasing it yields no return.3) Market Risk: The market can change during the entitlement process, which can also work in your favor like it did for many Developers in 2021.That's why knowing your municipality, understanding their processes, and making wise decisions in selecting which projects to pursue are crucial.Success in development requires choosing the right projects that 1) meet your criteria and 2) have a promising path to approval.The good thing is that this risk is compensated by having a higher return.

Nice try, but no cigar.3rd warning: only paid stays count, and only full-price stays, not discounted favors for friends and family.

I have done fix and flips in Columbus where appreciation is strong, and I own a duplex in Toledo, OH where the price to rent ratio favors housing providers. 

Keep in mind, though, that this approach comes with higher down payment requirements and interest rates, which may not be as favorable

Jersey City tends to fluctuate with rent control laws, right now they are more favorable for landlords then they have been in the past.