I have had no issues finding renters for our units and have have minimal turnover.

It’s crucial to consult a real estate attorney and tax advisor to structure the transfer in a way that minimizes tax consequences and aligns with your objectives.

Holding Costs - My experience with owner financing is that I can buy and sell a property in a month or less since the rehab is minimal and I'm providing the financing.

Hypothetically, if I found a property with strong rental demand, the income could cover loan payments, operating expenses, and generate a modest positive cash flow.While this example involves upfront risks, the idea would be to leverage my father’s expertise as a contractor to minimize renovation costs, boost the property’s value, and create a long-term asset that appreciates over time.

I also have a clause in my lease that states what will happen if proof of insurance is not provided - which is similar to what Bill indicated above.

This used to be a pretty rough area overall.Average income levels in a given zip code as well as school districts are good indications of Neighborhood class.

Even minimally.

You can sometimes purchase a property with zero down or a minimal down payment but a seller financing deal will not hold a note for 30 years as a bank would.

What trends and indicators do you look at to keep your thumb on the pulse of market health and trajectory? 

Do not fall for the trap that initial cash flow is any indication of actual cash flow over the hold period.Do accurate and conservative underwriting.