All of my current rentals cost about the same to purchase ($215-265K), but cash flow is so different and current house prices are as well ($325-600K)...and the one I spent the most for and cash flows the most, is now the one worth the least (still worth more than I paid for it 3 years ago).

.  Buyers always came up with funds to purchase the property, which then went to pay the commissions.

As long as you purchase at least as much as 75% of the net sale. 

When investing in an off-market deal, is it better to purchase properties vacant or is it still a good idea to purchase a property even with paying tenants inside of it? 

The current sellers are open to living in the current home we will be buying for up to 6 months and can pay me rent during that time (like a leaseback) , can I combine that with a bridge loan for (6-8) months to get me past that period.id assume my loan wouldn’t be the same rate as no longer could it be for a primary residence as they’d still be living in it.If i purchase the home and do a lease back for 6 months to the new hluse they are building is finished would I even need a bridge loan?

Your post is under the house-hacking section, do you plan to house-hack and live in this property that you purchase in Jacksonville.If you are planning to live here in Jacksonville, it is important to choose a good neighborhood that you would enjoy living in.I personally like the 5 points/riverside, San Marco and Southside/Baymeadows area.These areas have more resturants/activities than other parts of Jacksonville in my opinion.

I’m leaning towards purchasing it in the next 24-48 hours.  

At the end of the contingency period, you and your agent will let the seller know if you want to move forward with the purchase, if you want to terminate the agreement, or if you want to ask the seller to make repairs or issue a monetary credit before closing.

Purchase price: $900,000 Cash invested: $600,000 Purchased an existing short term rental fully furnished using equity from existing home here in Los Angeles.

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