I have done this a few times myself and have a few basic recommendations:1) Make sure the seller owns the property free and clear and that it's very clear to both parties whether the arrangement involves a deed of trust or contract for deed2) If a balloon payment is involved, be sure to assess your ability to refinance and make that balloon payment in the future- optional extensions can help manage this risk3) Understand the tax implications if the interest rate is notably above or below market rates4) Get title insurance! 

Hi all -I have a house on the market that is not selling.

You will have far more control of the investment and start building a ton of equity in a high appreciating market that can serve you well down the road.OOS investing is great if you can make it work, but it comes with plenty of risks. 

Welcome to a new section where we explore weekly deals in vacation markets around the U.S. using the BiggerPockets Short-Term Rental Calculator.

Days On Market (DOM) are trending up everywhere - suggest you find out the trend for Akron.It's now Fall - there's a decent in drop in all things real estate after Labor Day when they kids go back to school.Next drop is after Halloween when consumers go into Holiday mode.How often are you dropping your asking rent?

Lately I have been running into some road blocks while doing multipe flips at a time due to capital and man power.

Share insights on the Northern Kentucky market and share your plans for cosmetic improvements.Good luck!

Houston is a great market with lots of potential, and it's impressive that you and your partners have made such strides since December.If you're looking to network and exchange insights, this platform will be a great resource to connect with like-minded investors, share strategies, and learn new approaches.

Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:@Bruce Petersen   @Mindy Jensen  Mindy I think Bruce would be excellent at this time.. as so many are concerned or wondering if Multi is just too frothy right now.. it would be a bet a nice show for your audience to be able to hear his thoughts on the current market and trends.

After that we establish that, we will probably choose a different market for some LTR’s.