My main question is whether it makes more sense to go the seller financing route and pay off the principal in 8–10 years or stick with a standard 30-year loan.My thinking is that the tax deductions from a mortgage wouldn’t outweigh the potential equity I could gain over those 8–10 years.

The deduction is optimized as values increase and can potentially offset the entire net investment (including down payment) for high wage earners.

Infrastructure investments, even with Bessent’s focus on fiscal restraint, could also unlock potential in underdeveloped areas, fueling demand for both residential and commercial properties.For investors looking to succeed in this evolving landscape, it’s all about staying proactive and flexible.

I see potential hurdles when it comes to resale but who knows what the future holds for these type of properties.

You can still find positive cash flow (aka the 1% rule) and amazing appreciation potential.

Then, more advanced stuff that those without licenses will have a tough time with: active real estate agents working the area - so i can call them to preview my house - in case they run into potential buyers they know of in their office, Then, I have Listingbook software on my I-phone ( Works with MLS data- by subscription)- that actually knows the number of searches of homes in any given area - so I can blast a promotion of my house to all the agents that have clients looking in the area (not just my subdivision -unless that is what I want), and...for the investor in me: track all the mortgages recorded against the property, so I know how low of an offer I can make - based on the mortgages on the property.

When it's a "oh, I don't know" or any form to that, it's a potential seller financed deal.

They collect EMD from multiple potential buyers - then transferred the EMD into an interpleader accounts in hopes of absconding with all the EMD. 

I worry that a disgruntled renter could see potential deep pockets if they did their research. 

@Brooke Carlton I found a potential solution to this problem!