Luckily there the VA just released a guideline for a new loan called the VA RENO 30 yrs fixed: https://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/documents/ci...However, there is only one lender that I have talked to out of hundreds that does this loan, and they don't even advertise that they do it since it is so new and are not willing to do it.

Document everything in writing even if they call you write it in the file put a date and description.

If the seller wants their cash back relatively quickly, then a 5-10yr balloon is more typical.Again, as mentioned, ultimately, it comes down to what the seller is willing to accept.Also as mentioned, if you do agree on basic terms, find a good real-estate lawyer or title company to help structure and document the deal

@David Heath I don’t receive the paper either but I subscribe to Louisville Insider, which is free, and has many of these news stories.

So... I am scrolling through Quora and come across an article about FIRE in today's New York Times. (For those who don't know, FIRE stands for "Financial Independence, Retire Early"- the attraction of real estate for ...

Lots of news and research on the Greater Bay Area so like to share information and navigate this opaque market.

Follow the law and serve proper documentation to the tenant if necessary, if you are consistent and emotionless it makes it harder for the tenant to get upset.

For example, in Wisconsin, we have Wisconsin Legal Bank that works with attorneys to draft up legal documents. 

I recently made the switch to a digital book keeping system, so would I be able to send the tax documents over to them?

Document said efforts.