- again, spending 2 years building up a rental portfolio which we anticipate to have healthy returns and under the banner of the broker, how would one part ways amicably.

If you are looking at the returns and you are finding sellers that are willing to finance the transaction then you are forgetting about one of the most important metrics...Cash on cash return.

If I close in 30 days, do I leave my property to a GC for 3 weeks or do I wait until i return to start work?

It is a no brainer for them, and that is why they are doing it.When they knock on the door using the advertising violations as their entree, their main meal could easily be compliance violations tied to retailing or seller finance.

Loading historical data in is something your accountant should be able to do very easily.  

Also a recommendation for a decent servicing company for small loans would be helpful as the payments are not as big so fee's could eat profits easily. 

Examples of income of this type include income from hourly workers with fluctuating hours, or income that includes commissions, bonuses, or overtime.History of Receipt: Two or more years of receipt of a particular type of variable income is recommended; however, variable income that has been received for 12 to 24 months may be considered as acceptable income, as long as the borrower’s loan application demonstrates that there are positive factors that reasonably offset the shorter income history.Examples of positive compensating factors that we like to see (1-3 will generally do it)...Employed in same line of work.Makes sense from a common sense perspective, like someone is returning to the workforce after being a stay at home parent for a while.Recently finished some training or education program that lines up with the new line of work.Low DTI.Great credit.Income trending upwards. 

Looking for monthly positive cash flow on the rentals enough to get a 5 to 7 percent Cash on cash return on the property.

If it works for you financially, Owner Finance can be a great option.Make sure you pay attention to Dodd-Frank and the Safe Act and don't take advantage of your buyer, but you can get better prices, good return, and tax advantages.

Return--in the short-term, I will force approximately $45,000 equity through a loan of $25,000.