with lease option.. you still have a tenant, and you're a landlord, with seller finance you're the bank..........in lease option, I hear tenant takes better care, higher down payment, higher payments, maybe even does some rehab work, and often doesn't even exercise option,, this is attractive..the con is I've heard, if they stop paying, its not a simple tenant eviction, and could be long and expensive a year or more...maybe there are ways to avoid this by not crediting rent payments to purchase..its still not clear yet to me...I'am attracted to try this on a property i own in raleigh....or maybe just try a first seller finance....any local I talk to, agents and attorneys, they say dont do lease option and scares the crap out of me.....Im not convinced though yet....but seems like seller finance is an easier exit strategy for cash flow control..

This city didn't start attracting younger talent for medical and tech until the late 90s and the growth has been slow and steady (up until recently).

@Sofia RuanoIn a scenario where the property may not be the best and cash flow is not strong, an experience borrower with a large amount of their own cash in the deal and available in reserve is the only way to attract financing

I think we know which direction we're leaning toward in regard to area but I'd love to hear some other opinions from the local people in the know since we aren't from here.So my question is which location is more attractive to buy and hold in. 

They are more desirable locations that attract global capital. 

Not too many property managers will specialize in this sort of thing, but when you tell them your plan they should have a marketing strategy to help you attract your ideal client.

One of the attractive points of commercial real estate is the ability to force appreciation through rental increases and operational efficiences.  

A good deal will attract buyers and a good idea of what specifics a buyer wants let's you know when you have a good deal for them. 

Attracts cash buyers Cons:1.

The latter sounds more attractive as it seems that it would decrease my costs and be a lot more practical from a logistical standpoint.Thanks again!