If you find something that works well as a short-term rental, but doesn't work well for you as a home, you'll have money but be dissatisfied when you live there.You don't even need it to produce a profit.

Hey Laura,So I can't help with the true GAP funding, but I might have some ideas on how I could help utilizing the seller financing and transitioning it to something long term. 

Interesting transition.

However, opponents argue that privatization could disrupt mortgage affordability, increase borrowing costs, and reduce accessibility to financing for first-time homebuyers and small-scale investors.How Privatization Could Impact Real Estate InvestorsIf Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac transition to private entities, several key changes could affect real estate investors, particularly those relying on conventional financing.

I have been investing in the stock market for 5 years and I am now transitioning over to real estate after doing my research on real estate for the past two years. 

With that said, it's best to START it like you're going to outsource everything, so it will be easier once you decide to make that transition.

That’s when I transitioned to multifamily properties—where owning multiple units under one roof maximized cash flow and long-term returns.To support my growing portfolio of fix-and-flips, wholesale deals, and rentals, I started a construction company.

With your real estate background in TX and NC, you’re in a great position to transition into investing.

This property also launched my short-term rental journey, running our first Airbnb before transitioning it to a steady cash-flowing rental, allowing us to scale into bigger projects.

Business Continuity: If you invest with partners, a properly structured key person insurance or buy-sell agreement funded by life insurance can ensure a smooth transition if one partner is no longer around.