However, the mechanics of putting the scenario in effect are far from easy or clear because the title company will have instructions from the lender not to fund unless the borrower provides the down payment in cash, not in a seller financed 2nd lien.  

Define the scope to what matters (mechanicals, structure, roof). 

You know the mechanism by which interest is credited, you just won't know exactly what you will get.If you want to know what you will get, then get a whole life policy.

And make sure to account for the following in your operating expenses to get to the real cash flow:1) Mortgage2) Mortgage insurance (PMI or MIP) or FHA Risk base3) Property Taxes4) City Taxes5) HOA (Home Owner’s Association) Dues and Fees and Assessments6) Insurance   a) Property Hazard Insurance   b) Flood Insurance   c) Earthquake Insurance   d) Umbrella Insurance7) Vacancy Rate (usually 8% - the equivalent to one month a year, or 5-6% if multifamily and/or if experienced, if not use 8%)8) Utilities (you’ll have these if your tenant is not covering them and/or during vacancy)   a) Water § Sewer § Garbage   b) Electricity   c) Natural Gas   d) Propane9) General Maintenance (usually 5%)   a) Upkeep § Landscaping   b) Snow removal   c) Repairs   d) New Appliances10) Capital Expenditures (usually 5%, higher is the property is old and obsolete, less if fully rehabbed and all mechanicals and roof are new)11) Property Management (8%, even if you self manage, your time still has value and there might be a time when you'll want to be completely hands off or you'll not be able to do it, vacation, retirement, etc.), including...  

I'm not 100% sure about the mechanics, but deprecation is effectively not recaptured or taxed4.

Get some Tony Robbins in your life...I spent six figures on seminars when I was learning this game and the money I spent on getting my head on straight was WAY more important than learning the mechanics of doing deals.I didnt click the link, but your other video tour biz has been done before, many times. 

.#1 Dead bodies,#2 Pets any kind , followed by goats#3 Car Mechanics#4 Hoarders and Dumpster live in's.#5 Fire So no wonder I don't rent to people with pets....  

@Michael Maloney if you are a long term investor, you shouldnt worry a ton about a "great deal" but that the deal is mechanically sound, youre not buying a money pit, and focus on location.

I'm trying to understand the additional cost involved, here's what I've got so far:FinancingHolding CostsMarketing/Sales/CommissionAm I right in understand that permits (thus the $230,000 shown) would only cover mechanical, plumbing, structural and electrical work?

No.So you have a computer background.Well I have a Mechanical Aerospace, math... background.. does this mean I am going to make a mold out of clay heat it up,  and poor molten iron in the mold to create the housing of a alternator when I build my own car?...