So if you need a large sum you might be forced to use hard money anyway.  

I found that in my area (Norwich) there isn't a strong buyers market and so seller financing seems to be almost a forced option for sellers.

They can get instant geographic and niche diversification, get into larger deals offering advantages over smaller deals (scale/forced appreciation) while they learn  how the big players operate and leverage that to do some of their own deals.  

Lucky you will have some equity pay down and can force appreciation by raising the rents.

If you own decent looking properties in good neighborhoods you likely have a preference and will not be forced into accepting section 8.If you own in a bad neighborhood, you'll likely have little choice...you'll be forced to accept section 8.Yes, I get it. 

You would only be faced with paying extremely high flood premiums if you do not elevate, nobody will force you to raise the house UNTIL an event happens to cause more than 50% damage.

Among my friends in Tacoma- mostly white-collar, non-Seattle commuting, late 20s to 30 somethings, with no kids- most have rented in the North End, downtown, or Fircrest, and then gravitated towards the South and East side to buy starter homes. 

Renters insurance covers their personal property plus accommodation cost if they are temporarily forced to relocate.

You mean the K-12 where they force people to go?

Also, I promise to not give you BS about finding your "why" and/or telling you to give me your credit report so that I can force you to increase your credit limit to afford my programs.