In a metro area like the suburbs of New York, there are numerous families that aren't in a position to own yet, or aren't looking to buy and commit to an unfamiliar area without experiencing it.

@Bob MaleckiI don't have any to post and the issues could be numerous depending on setup and asset.

I'm also considering financing borrowers but believe there is more safety and leverage to make this move as a partner with other capital suppliers. 2016 should afford me plenty of time to narrow down my interest and build my network to support a solid and viable investment entry next year.

I've done numerous deals in the past with this individual.

It is a college town, with the house being located within walking distance of the college, the hospital, downtown shopping and entertainment, numerous churches, a farmer's market, and two elementary schools. 

There are numerous threads on BP on how to build a buyers list and how to evaluate a deal.

North American suppliers of intercom products are moving in this direction but do not seem to be in a rush and are providing it as an add-on vs. redesign from scratch; understandable but short sighted.They don't have a lot of distribution / installer network in the US but depending on your technical skills, not that hard to install yourself.

If you find yourself in a multiple offer situation, I suggest resisting the urge to increase your offer above the amount that you initially decided made sense numerically.  

This would apply to any lease with an option to purchase - chattel or real estate.And yes, there are numerous examples of both state Attorney Generals and courts undoing deals with followup penalties and fines, and sometimes criminal prosecution, including over over 100 deals in Texas involving a single operator who is now behind bars.Regarding federal intervention into seller financing of all types, as an attorney consider the recent enthusiastic use of both UDAAP by the CFPB and state AGs and even RICO for those who use relatives and others trying to hide behind the 3 transaction rule.I'm very careful and advise our clients to do the same because of what can happen.

There are numerous ways to structure the loan.