Maybe lease a mid term rental and rent out your unit, then look to buy another place.

For these lead types at least even the big brokers and prominent software platforms are buying either directly or indirectly from the gov department creating the records.

They've gone as far as writing algorithms that pull data points like crime rates, age, median income, number of coffee shops and hundreds of others to create heat maps of where to buy.  

There is an offer to buy but if I include everything I've spent over the years, mortgage P&I, taxes, insurance, HOA, and recent repairs, I will just break even.

I have the funds to buy another primary residence in this area but not enough for an investment property that would require 20-25%.

That's a big part of it for me - the equity capture at the buy.

Does anyone have any insight on using seller financing to buy their primary residence?

He only pays $325/month.For people interested in the numbers:Purchase Price: $250,000Rents when fully occupied are $5,500/month (most units rent for $175/week) My monthly expenses are roughly $2000/month (working on lowering this buy buying the Water softener isnt of rent, switching the internet/cable company, and adding insulation in roof to lower my utility bills)The best way to get started is to just get started, I dont have all the answers but it seemed like a good deal and a great learning experience! 

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

If you buy a property with a tenant already there, what if the home needs a lot of rehab when they move out?