Which in turn boosts the housing market.

A lot of brokers like to include future "potential" income as part of their valuation (CAP rate) thereby boosting the appeal of a property.

These factors attract businesses, entrepreneurs, and job seekers, further boosting the real estate market.Infrastructure and Development: San Antonio continues to invest in its infrastructure and development projects, which can positively impact property values and attract further investment.Quality of Life: The city offers a high quality of life with an excellent climate, diverse dining and entertainment options, and abundant outdoor activities.

Ten percent returns are very realistic and you can get a good boost when they pay off a note that you purchased at a discount.

A buying Agent would get maybe $5000, depending on their arrangement with their Broker -- so $500 is a 10 percent motivational boost!

This will immeiately boost your confidence and let you hang with the big boys when they're talking NOI, EBITA Triple Net, etc...: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/what-every-real-estate-investor-needs-to-know-about-cash-flow-and-36-other-key-financial-measures_frank-gallinelli/256054/?

Structure the deal so that it cash flows positive throughout and creates enough to support boosting occupancy.Regarding the balloon, my main concern is the timing.  

Would boost your COC return greatly.

Word has gotten out that rental income can be counted on 2-4 unit properties to boost purchasing power, even for folks with no landlord experience.

When you understand the growth of an area you can determine what may likely become commercial or where zoning may change and that can either boost your value or crush it, depending on how you play that game.