Sellers can feel your energy—let them see your passion for finding the best solution for their situation.Have Empathy: Selling a home can be emotional.

I was just a guest at an Airbnb that was not 5-star, so I provided very detailed feedback privately and a heads up that I would not be giving 5 stars.

Perhaps you could consider hard money in addition to private money?

Or if your'e living in it would you feel comfortable in that area. 

I would talk to a number of residential, private, and commercial lenders.

If the answer is yes, then it's a no brainer to make minimum payments on your 2.8% interest rate mortgage, and use the funds that you would have paid extra to pay it down faster, to either invest in more real estate, the market, or anywhere else where you can get a ROI > 2.8%.If the answer is no, then feel free to aggressively pay it down as fast as possible, to become debt-free faster, and just have a large amount of money in savings or to splurge with.The bottom line is that your 2.8% mortgage is GOOD debt.

I want to diversify and I feel like the best way to accomplish that is through real estate.

They paid their portion of the rent.I have found a lot of investors bring their personal or political feelings into the investing conversation. 

Given their track record, I’ve been lenient because I feel for them and understand how hard it must be for their family (I also have their $1,900 deposit). 

The hardest part is taking that first step, and you’ve already done it—now it’s all about being a sponge and jumping in when the opportunity feels right.I am happy to answer any questions you may have.