This will create some more movement, has been holding up quite a bit of growth.

Or would you not try to do this deal at all and wait to build up the cash position to fund the down payment, which could take 2-3 years?

This is so common.

I will PM anyone on this thread that was looking.

It's not the data or the asset classes; it's you.You are often your biggest roadblock.Considering this and looking at your journey differently, you can break the stalemate.If you are new and want advice, you must be open to ALL advice, not just the kind that supports your first idea or asset class.

It is useful info IMHO but T12 is not always an indicator of the next 12 months.

I used that money to pay off the HELOC.

My question is since a lender is involved and I will be drafting up a contract how do I protect myself as to once I hand off the home he doesn't end up pushing me out (there is no sign of such and there is trust but this business)?

Is this being daisy-chained?

This is when you buy a primary residence (1 to 4 units, the more the better) which you can usually get for a very low down payment and get the best interest rates on and then rent out other units and/or bedrooms within your unit to pay for the mortgage and other expenses.