I have been contemplating joining his club membership.  

I have been contemplating, if/when the challenging of the appraisal fails, should I move forward and pay the difference on the property?

We have contemplated similar scenarios for vacation/str.

Also still contemplating renting it out.

As I'm learning and networking inside and outside of BP, I've been contemplating on a few different avenues in acquiring properties. 

I have contemplated moving somewhere like NC to get started over there instead. 

I think they did this to allow for the one off deal like the OP is contemplating.. its not intended for those in the business of seller financing to use or get around DF

HUD views the SAFE Act's requirements for registration and licensing as not applying in this context, which is distinguished from the commercial context contemplated in the SAFE Act.

Violent crimes, assault and sex crimes are certainly a serious matter.There was a case where a woman fired a gun at her abusive husband as a warning that wasn't even close but in his general direction.

He says it is owned by a contractor who wants to get rid of it to raise cash.315 Brevard Street Statesville, NCLooks like the property is in pretty good condition having been mostly rehabbed but still needs some final work to get it rent ready.Neighborhood looks working class and fine.Crime Reports.com shows some drug and assault issues in the last six months a few blocks away but not much directly near the property.