The underwriting process is certainly more arduous than most acquisitions but through my personal experiences some of the lenders are far more knowledgeable about the requirements and make for a far easier process for both seller and buyer.

@Gil CanfuBased on my experience working with over 400 investors, investing in a single-family home in Dallas with a $300K budget is a smart move due to the area's strong rental demand and appreciation potential.

@Kwanza P.I've owned property in both countries for years.When it comes to Mexico, I've shared my experience by replying to hundreds of posts on the topic on the forum.

How has your experience been like? 

I prefer markets that experience mild winters to eliminate the added costs brutal winters can bring. 

We closed and the Dundee property was listed for rent late August.105 days of vacancy, three rent reductions, and two PM teams later, I’m stuck with an unrented property that, once rented, will cash flow negative each month (and that’s excluding the cost of the 100+ days of vacancy).I later learned that the initial PM team I was paired with actually did not have any experience with RTR.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and any advice you can share.

I'll just say that nothing is going to teach you more in this space than practical experience.

But even then, seller financing is rarely substantially better than another investment they could make (including trust deed lending, which will often be at a higher rate than seller financing)In my experience, the owners who find owner financing advantageous are at the ends of their careers and are not interested in looking for another investment (other than the usual retirement funding sorts.)

I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences!