The lenders simply are not interested in financing a deal where the buyer has such a small amount of skin in the game.If you don't mind, can you touch on how you were able to obtain the type of financing structure that allowed for a seller-held 2nd mortgage? 

Do you go direct-to-seller to find your deals or do you simply purchase from the MLS or wholesellers?

Second, when Boomers lose their jobs, they often simply retire, and they are an enormous generation

They simply dont understand the culture of the rental class in the mid west the LIfe long renter..  

To me knowing Detroit area like I do these days I would simply pass on any neighborhood that has bars and caged condenser units and this kind of theft I dont think there is much long term upside and just a ton of risk..

Therefore, it would be ideal that the system be simply in design and infrastructure, allowing local IT specialists in Togo to provide their support.Fourth Point:It is preferred to start with a physical "in-office" network through a server before transitioning to cloud-based or "out-of-office" solutionsThanks,Alexandre Boustany

Assuming you meet real estate professional status (which it seems like you do - you'll just want to have a time log verifying) AND materially participate in your rentals, you simply wouldn't get that big of a year one benefit. 

Assessing brokers based on their transaction history and success in the market carries more weight than simply focusing on the highest price offered.

It was those 2022 delivered  projects where I became an accidental landlord that led me to focus more attention on building to researched housing needs rather than simply replicating the inventory other's bring to the market and it's been a game changer for me and my business. 

Sellers or JV partners may value a hands-off partner who can handle rehabs.Start with a Strategy: Whether it's BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) or simply flipping properties to build capital, define a clear path for your first few deals that aligns with your long-term development goals.