If you are in Texas, and the property is in Texas, i'd highly recommend it as there are laws that restrict what you are proposing. 

My question is this: When proposing a seller finance deal and we come to terms, can I get a attorney to write up somewhat of a template that I can use over and over when buying?

@Michael Greenberg As someone who also operates a Scottsdale STR and who attends countless attorney-led CE courses on the latest in STR legislation, etc., I've learned that if you abide by current laws, do not become a "party house" attracting large crowds that disturb your neighbors and cap your guest count at 6 (the limit in Scottsdale, which very few people realize), you have the best chance of operating without interference.

Have you explained the owner financing proposal in different terms? 

Wanted to see what everyone's thoughts were on the new proposed land development code for Austin, TX.

With the proposed flood zone map changes, it would be difficult to invest in the Tampa region without buying in a flood zone. 

However, he is an absentee owner and I would to propose a lease option.

The State Senate is proposing an additional tax on home flippers in New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens & Staten Island). 

I want to buy real estate in the future, but I want to have a better understanding of not only the real estate market, but the impact that certain legislation's, policies, taxes, etc may have on the real estate market.

They have a proposal that would set a plus-one type of short-term rental policy.