I guess my problem with being too up front about seeing their place is that I don't feel like I'm in a position of power right now to decline people since it's hard enough to find people that I want to even get to that point in the application process in the first place, but I have to snap out of that mindset and have to instead come from a place where I make them believe that I have a lot of other applicants and that it's my standard policy and it's something they'll have to go through if they want my place.....ESPECIALLY if I decide to only take 1st & security from them rather than 1st/last/security.Thanks again!

A government agency pays part of their rent. 2.

Why would the government waste our tax dollars paying higher rents than the market?

Moreover, local governments may offer new incentives to developers to keep interest alive during this pause, such as tax abatements or infrastructure investments.ConclusionWhile the BlueOval City delay has caused uncertainty, it hasn’t changed the long-term outlook for the region’s real estate.

Ultimately you can only hold it down so far and the government will eventually get their money. 

In your case I suggest a passive, low risk options like government backed CDs.good luck

I have found some information that might be helpful John.There are government backed programs like Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan and Freddie Mac Home Possible Renovation Loan, in addition to the FHA 203k loan. 

Using a 25 acre partial which is a lease size the government would give him land for.  

It seems like there was a lot of hype at the government level but owner/occupied demand hasn't been what they thought it would be.

Otherwise, you can never attain financial freedom because rents will not outpace inflation.How long your rental income lasts depends on job growth in the investment city.Non-government jobs are inherently temporary.