Appreciate all the responses and engagement!

I also prefer not to engage with by the hour folks.

However, the arrangement triggers some special risks for buyers and sellers, and it's wise to engage professional help to mitigate those and allow the process to run smoothly.All the best!

@Justin HrochBecause seller-financed deals can pose tax complications, engage a financial planner or tax expert as part of your team.

@Pierre E.In situations like yours, it may be best to engage with a medium-size CPA firm that has in-house specialists in multiple areas.

Bottom line:  never enter into negotiations without having the research done, your financing in place, proof of funds to close - and I recommend you engage an investor savvy realtor to represent you.

@Dan Heuschele, almost every question asked here would be best answered by : Engage the services of a fantastic property manager.

You need someone that clicks with you personally before engaging in a mentor/mentee relationship with the dedication and stress that may be involved.Where to find a mentorStart by looking within your existing network.

I am the Community Engagement Specialist here at BiggerPockets as well as a DFW investor. we have a great group.

Would love to hear feedback/engagement around this topic.Rates are certainly going to continue to rise for the foreseeable future and that is really starting to put pressure on prices.