That way you don't have to immediately worry about a big loss in cash flow starting in Aug.

-Appraisals seem to come in low a higher percentage of time than with conventional loansAs a listing agent, this is the order of preference for how the loan on an offer looks1) All Cash No Contingencies2) All Cash Some Contingencies3) Hard Money Local Hard Money Lender4) High Down Payment Conventional Loan5) Low Down Payment Conventional Loan5) FHA/VA Loan6) FHA/VA Rehab Loan7) Hard Money National Lender

The buyers of a house we flipped in 2018 are suing me personally, my LLC, my wife who was my agent, My wifes broker, their agent, their agents broker.Long story short its more of a case of buyers remorse and trying to make some cash than anything.

So, they may not be as disgruntled as you believe because they may have already cashed in on a small payday from their share of your EMD.

Owner having a hard time selling, we wouldn't mind owning, esp for Short term rental purposes.Owner owes $249k.We would like to use very little cash, maybe higher interest rate for the seller, balloon in 5 years should interest rates come down.Anyone had success or any ideas you could share?

South Florida is amazing for appreciation but I know in most areas especially Palm Beach, you will see little to no cash flow.

Cash flow takes good vision and great "hunting" for the deal, but it's certainly possible.  

I would be doing this will a local partner, we would buy the distressed property in cash and get a hard loan for the renovations.

The house hack cash flow should more than pay all the costs and throw off profits.  

Instead of cash-flow you're creating value and saving thousands on taxes if you choice to sell.