I'm surprised you're still hearing negative things about it considering there's been so much positive press and chatter lately.

seller finance opportunities are very, very difficult to find.hope this helps - happy to dialogue furtherWell in the midwest, you can still find the 1% rule and positive cash flow!

Hi Will in Chicago-Congratulations on having a paid off rental with 500K in equity.You are wondering what options may be available to put that equity to work and you are not interested in buying another traditional rental.One suggestion I would offer is to put some of the equity to work by becoming a private money lender partnering with an investor that would split the profits with you on short-term projects.You could turn that money over and over into the next project getting a higher return than the trapped equity and getting a lien position on the project property to protect your downside investing in a fairly passive way.To Your Success!

With your strong credit score, high income, and solid investment portfolio, you are in a great position to secure financing for an investment property in the U.S., and as they've mentioned above DSCR is something you might want to look at.

Connect with a local architect who specializes in new construction duplexes and get their feedback on the highest and best use of the land, as is.

All good feedback, thank you all!

Quote from @Pat Aboukhaled: I have had really great feedback about Dominique Leal.

Because of my savings and lack of expenses, I'm in a very comfortable position to make my first move, but because my income is mid, I'm unable to meet the Debt-to-Income requirements to qualify.

Value and rents should eventually increase to turn cashflow positive and build your wealth.You're next learning experience will be, now that you are out of day-to-day management, how will you be able to handle the inevitable expense challenges?

Either way, sounds like you’re in a good position.