Curious to hear why you both chose Buildium over Cozy, Appfolio, (fill in the blank).

I wish i would have stared at your age.

Best way to find out: ask point blank, after telling them that you want to see if you can make this work.If they want monthly cash flow with no headaches, then give them a deal that gets them that (30 yr fixed %)If they want above, but want their money in say 5 years, do a balloon payment in 5 with the above terms.If they need some cash, give them some cash, and the balance in owner financing (30yr fixed %).if 30 yr is too long, go shorter, if % too low, go higher... 

Is it because blank signs are cheaper?

My condo building policy only covers items studs in, so they will rebuild the structure around my condo, but I will be responsible for electrical wiring, kitchen, bathroom, drywall - everything from a blank slate.

I'm starting with a blank credit report and virtually no savings or net worth except a couple thousand in a 401k and a paid-off Audi A4.Signed up for a secured credit card and a little secured loan a few months ago. 

You say the prop is old, so does that mean you're staring some big expenses in the face that you could potentially avoid by selling? 

But not a blank check to not pay at any time you please for the next 30 years.

Do a search on BP and you'll find other recommendations.As for podcasts, look up Michael Blank's.

The how much money have you made in real estate also doesn't accept negative numbers for those of us just staring out and had a rough first deal :(