Hoping the BP community might be able to come up with some solutions with me- ideally we just aren't losing money on the thing, which our payments are $1,200 a month.  

You want to look for social media groups where the Admin isn't a digital creator.

For example, on top of down payment & credit score, you also need to factor in the actual DSCR percentage and if there is a prepayment penalty or not.

The difference in his payment was $14.58...Your main focus should be the closing costs.

Couple hundred bucks a door monthly cash flow, double digit ROI, and yes the prices appreciate and you build equity.There are 2 types of people who dog on Detroit..1.

You may need an experience partner, capital or equity partner(unless you have the down payment), a high level contractor prepared for the various building types. rent rolls, proforma for the buildings.

if your mortgage payment net of rent is equal to or less than what it would be renting, it's a better choice.say you could A. rent for $2000, or B. have a $3000 mortgage and collect $1200 in rent. 

They qualify you based on credit, down payment + reserves, and the projected rental income.

Probably not an issue for seller financing, but make sure there are no prepayment penalties.You can calculate payment and balloon amount easily enough with excel or google sheets.

However, it is likely that I will want to use my commissions to fund repairs, use as a down payment, or even cover expenses on these investment properties.