While I had some great tenants, these types of units definitely seemed to require more attention, and it ate into my personal time more often than made my husband happy.

Lack of tenant history. 

(older people often want to down size).Hit that list with a respectable mailer.

IT's just that with Seller Financing the terms are often times more flexible than if you're dealing with a bank.

It has been pretty good, but we would like to see each other more often and now that two of the three kids will be in school all day we figured it was time for a change.

@Marc Johnson Agree that the right STR's can do very well and very often better than LTRs. 

Hi BP, I have been using Listsource.com to pull list but when I come into contact with the homeowners they often own the property free and clear and are not distressed.  

He travels a lot and will also use the place for family when they come to visit very often. 

Three out of ten lose money but over all hit their numbers.

That gets old quick.I would explore TIC with % listed and  a JV agreement that outlines the excellent post of @Jerry W that describes the potential pitfalls of the ship that often won't sail, I mean partnership.