Just be mindful that you can't 1031 a personal residence but it might be eligible for capital gain exclusion from section 121.

Definitely a personal preference.

Dig deep for online reviews, Better Business Bureau and their State Real Estate Board, etc.- Do be open-minded though as we have many of the above from tenants who claim we illegally evicted them (so, somehow we got a signed Write illegally?)

I let the booking expire and figured it was a troll.I then get another request from the same person about a month later for the same dates.

Personally I think this is where a lot of sale lease back programs fail the seller.

This will allow you to remove the person and do the financing on your own.Home Equity Loan/Line of Credit: Since you're looking to access equity, a home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC) can be a good option.

Your ability to connect with them on a personal level matters more than your offer.Think about it:  • The “Used Car Salesman” is only focused on closing the deal as fast as possible.

With a Conventional Loan you can buy a SFH, Duplex, Triplex or Quadplex with as little as 5% Down if it is your primary residence as long as you have the intention of occupying one of the units for 1 year after closing escrow.This is the strategy I have personally implemented and have assisted many of my investor clients in doing the same. 20% Down is also beneficial as it keeps your payment low but it does limit your ability of buying more real estate faster.i would be more than happy to discuss the different strategies with you over the phone or in person.

So when you build your pocket neighborhood, which is an interesting concept, what's to stop an undesirable person from moving in.

And always check social media for red flags and I agree with Vince, always meet a person.