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

With that being said, do yourself a favor and do the research yourself on zoning, valuation and ACTUAL rent before talking to STR specialists who make a living on selling these =) Just my 2 cents...

Land is cheap and the regulatory environment is favorable.

Portfolio = Income derived from financial instruments like dividends (including REITs), interest, royalties, and capital gains.Mostly income w/out loss potential, and favorable tax rates.Cap losses may offset cap gains w up to $3,000 loss.

Unfortunately most lack the balance sheet to obtain favorable financing, can't afford to put any skin in the game and fail to make a compelling reason for why the investment makes sense or to justify the structure they are seeking.

If you are doing multiple renters to one shared roof, then do yourself, your investing dreams, and your renters a MASSIVE FAVOR by learning & implementing coliving property management. 

We can’t profitably turn it into a LTR, or easily anything else.Desirability - well two favors balance out.

The Sacramento market seems like it’s working in your favor.

Lucky for you, your own backyard is an excellent (and often overlooked) place to begin investing, thanks in part to Tuscaloosa’s proximity to Birmingham, UA’s steady enrollment growth, and the market’s favorable rent-to-price ratio.As for your comment about BRRRR, you’re right that it’s definitely one of the more time- and labor-intensive approaches.

Assumable VA loans are an excellent opportunity to secure favorable terms, but there are specific rules regarding who can assume these loans.