Lender confirmed that I can purchase a multi unit, we'd just have to make a case for it being my primary residence such as closer to the job or a nicer area.I live in a nice area; however, the city is not as well known as others so I may be able to make a case.  

Well 12 doors sounds solid, but how are they performing? 

We created new back entrances to the parking space as well as updated all the cosmetics and did over $40,000 in new landscaping and concrete.

And very few properties that come up for rent, which keeps rent going up as well Lessons learned?

Would love any advice on promising markets, as well as markets to stay away from the rest of 2024. 

This scenario seems to give the buyer what they want, and unless the land contract forbids subleasing, it works well with the existing land contract in place.If and when you exercise the option, the buyer (who will actually be the owner at that time) still prefers an installment sale for tax purposes, that can be done.

Disclosure: I am their real estate agent as well and the deal is good. 

I have been renting houses out for over a decade now and this has worked well for me.

If rates DO come down in the future you can consider refinancing, but don't forget there are costs associated with that as well.

I was just thinking about hiring a collection agency as well.