Looking at some industrial deals out-of-state, as most industrial in my area is out of my price range (and doesn't offer very appealing returns).

I filed an appeal for property tax in 2018. 

I have a background in commercial real estate, so the number crunching aspect of investments appeals to me. 

Are you trying to appeal to a younger E crowd who might have a few roommates and a party house?

My suggestion would be to ask your lender if that's the case and if they could do what you want after the 6 months and try to negotiate a few month extension with the seller (maybe at $350/mo to make it more appealing to them).

Right now Winston Salem appeals to us a bit more.

Also the House Hack and BRRRR strategy is very appealing to me.

It is free to apply for a loan.If they turn you down, work on raising your credit score while learning about investing - how to analyze deals, choosing an area to invest and deciding what kind of investing appeals to you. 

@Bill Brandt makes complete sense to have a property as appealing as possible.

So long as those checks keep coming in, you really don't need to do too much.There are cons to the seller, such as provisions outlined in the Dodd-Frank Act, and you have the repair costs assuming a buyer defaults and leaves the place in a state of disrepair, but by and large, if you want passive income by means of real estate but you don't want to be a landlord, owner financing is an appealing option.