This is purely anecdotal, but I've noticed that the top performing properties in my area lead with an exterior shot.

If so, and you're looking at a purely rental property (not to live in at any point) you could consider opening a self-directed IRA to invest in the new property without having to pull money out and pay penalties?

There are still some good markets that will provide cashflow but you'll need to have realistic expectations when investing purely for cashflow. 

I continued paying what I had paid before, with the additional money purely going to principal.The recast to a lower amount was purely to reduce my committed monthly payment to a point that I could get my property to cash flow if I had to move out (job loss, etc).

“Jorge, this is pure gold—you’re laying out the exact playbook for maximizing every inch of a property’s potential.

Being an LP is purely based on trust.  

Quote from @Anderson Banegas Cerrato: Elijah, this is pure fire, man!

@Ryan Schwartz This is purely a state law issue. 

The “moderate size” question is pure opinion.

Seller Finance - in it's pure form is for a property wholly owned "free & clear".