Thanks for your thoughtful responses. :-)

Hi @Chase Keller, thanks for the response.

Still cashflows a lot and uses debt responsibly to expand a little faster.

Complex Contracts: It’s crucial to have clear agreements in place to avoid misunderstandings.Watch out for vague contracts, high option fees that seem unjustified, and properties that aren’t well-maintained during the rental period.

Is the trust denying responsibility?

In dealing the new Real Estate Commission Law now in play.....Is anyone else getting Engagement Contracts sent to them stipulating exclusivity and buyer-responsible commission terms?...

I have had a number of questions (how to handle land contract payments, how to set up security deposit refunds, etc.) and between their online support and responses to my questions via email, I have yet to run into a situation I couldn't address. 

Understanding their exit strategy—how they plan to pay back the loan—is crucial for minimizing risk.Don’t overlook the property itself.

Hi Steve,Thanks for the detailed response! 

As my wife and I started to think about retirement we pivoted away from rentals to private lending so we could have more flexibility and less management responsibilities.