I also found an interesting house hacking web site I can post later - can’t get to that pc right now. 

I'll post the link below but they may flag it....Sharia Compliant Financing of Commercial Real Estate

We'll then write a promissory note for the amount, maybe attached by mortgage (if not, a lawyer said attaching a judgement lien upon default isn't too hard, provided no chapter 7 bankruptcy filing).Has anyone done this post closing?

As I post 100x a week KNOW YOUR NUMBERS, it seems you did not.

You can get top dollar likely, but it still needs to be reasonable and comparable. if it’s a declining town with not many attractions or amenities, then it’s likely there’s no rentals available because nobody wants to live there. mot sounds like you may be describing more situation #1, in which case it’s a ripe opportunity if you can get a deal on a property

Originally posted by @Likun Mishra:Hi @Chris Mury, thanks so much for your insights. 

Investor type level hours don't really count but are still good to keep track of to further prove your case under audit.Great post Account Closed. 

Hi Bryce,I’m joining the discussion as I’m really interested in purchasing in SSM but I have some doubts as well due to the populations decreasing.Since you posted do you have any feedback or experience in the subject?

Does the current lease have language describing how the lease renewal executes, determining new rent rates, escalations? 

I’m very close to entering the STR market and I may very well be taking a major risk and loss being too late to game but i did decide to do what you recommended (before seeing this post).