I would like to get into seller financing and subject to deals but don't really fully understand the payments portion of it.

Yes, I feel that directly owned single-family rentals are really a business and not a passive investment.There are a lot of things that can be done to automate it like taking rent over the Internet, using Zillow and other apps to bring in new potential renters, etcBut others require manual labor.

Further, the property manager is counting on the MLS and other agents to bring prospects, which seems like a bit of a passive approach.

While on the topic, are there other companies that do stuff like this??

I turned y attention to the Pacific and selected inland cities like Merida and Guadalajara.

Since refinancing and investment income (like rental income) usually aren’t seen as earned income, it likely won’t affect your mom’s survivors' benefits.However, if your mom’s survivors' benefits are based on disability (SSDI), then additional financial or property assets could trigger a review, so you might want to consult a CPA or financial advisor to be sure there are no unintended consequences.This isn't legal advice.

In my opinion, this is much more effective than texting, which often feels like a constant game of cat and mouse with phone carriers.

and recommending random markets with lower median prices than Seattle, like Ohio or Alabama or Kansas.  

That will help you "real-life" the knowledge from the books and learn how everyone's journey is different.You seem like you know the journey is long and your new day job is going to be a very important cog in that wheel.

Hi Jon, looks like the area is pretty solid, somewhere between A-B grade!