Most ideal would be seller financing, but open to creative strategies for a cash-flowing property. 

I've been reading more about subject to and here's what I've learned:-Good for sellers who are off market-Have low to no equity-Have a mortgage with a low interest rate (less than 5%)-Be absentee or out of state (vacant property, or have a tenant)The buyer would then take over the mortgage payments, and have the seller sign the deed over to the buyer.

We're ramping up to offer seller financing in BR this year, and we buy seller finance notes in LA in some circumstances.

First of all it's very rare a seller gets a buyer's EMD deposit for buyer's financing falling thru.

I am not "fleecing" the seller.

He is open to seller finance with 0% interest.

Hey gang, has anyone used this strategy as of late? I'm thinking I can get a nice purchase price if I under cut the banks by 1% and offer 15% required down as opposed to the traditional 20%. The cash flow is a bit sub...

I'm curious of the current market demand for student housing and appeal to rental investors.

Quote from @Amit Chugh: While searching for apartments, i noticed a commercial apartment listed as Section 8 property, does it make any difference from buyer/seller perspective when it's listed as section 8 property.

Pilot a unit or two with this renovation spec and see how much demand you get from QUALIFIED applicants.