Then the $ I put in to satisfy the hud, which is ultimately the amount the seller would do a seller carry back for, would be paid back to me from the seller on their side of the HUD and then the seller has that amount less in the pocket and takes a 2nd lien with the borrower.And 100% not some Pace Morby crap, i've been doing this longer before he was making up names for creative financing that's been around forever. :)

We had 3 exit strategies, and ultimately went with the safest and least amount of time invested.

Ultimately, it's about finding the investing strategy that aligns with your goals, lifestyle, and area of expertise/skills/knowledge.

If so they would have sold their house for (ultimately) $75,000 more than they did; received 9% interest (probably as much or more than if they invested the proceeds) on the amount they were waiting for, and if by some small chance the borrower/buyer defaulted, had an opportunity (along with the frustration, cost, etc) of reselling the property and obtaining a “windfall” profit.2.

Where can i go or who can i talk to help me better manage STR so we can ultimately get another one . 

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Happy to answer with my own personal experience though I'm sure everyone has their own opinions and ways of doing things and ultimately whatever works is what works for you1.

Ultimately, location and demand will play a big role in how it performs.

We had 3 exit strategies, and ultimately went with the safest and least amount of time invested.