The seller finance option is the most prevalent of the creative strategies I've noticed, but certainly is not the only one.I'm personally in the process of acquiring a new primary on a seller finance deal so I can convert my current residence into an investment property. 

I think as long as you're putting 15% combined aside as reserves for CapEx and repairs, you'll be good.Erik is right about finding prevalent Cap Rates, brokers and lenders.

Hope to learn more from all of your deep experiences.With interest rates at the current market rate and the Columbus market, how prevalent are cash flow positive places (non BRRR in the sense that the place is totally trashed or down to the studs, I am OK with minor work) that are less than $250k, with no more than 20% down payment on a mortgage?

The flexibility of the broker is more prevalent in a small shop. 

@Cheryl Packham Stessa, Xero & QBO are the most prevalent.

Scams are prevalent.

Earlier in the year, new listings growth was tied closely to the prevalence of coronavirus spread in various housing markets.

Crack use is also down somewhat in our area, yet still quite prevalent.

We get a lot of people that stay for a month or two at a time, especially with working from home becoming so prevalent among the finance and tech industries. 

The most prevalent role coming to mind is restaurant work.