Market the property effectively: High quality photos; video; competitive buyer agent compensation; marketing to agents via email, social media, broker Open houses; etc.You and your agent may already have this covered!

Properties located in areas with high crime rates may be less attractive to potential renters or buyers, which can lead to lower property values and rental income.Neighborhood DemographicsThe demographics of a particular neighborhood can impact the demand for housing and rental properties.

High energy in your post, but tread carefully.

I will ask for a video recording to see if that helps.

At a very high level a property has a “tax basis”, once you exceed that basis you are subject to taxes, whether that happens when sold and paid in full or paid over timeThe loan provided by seller financing is like any type of loan where the interest is taxed at ordinary income rates.

Considering the high interest rate, the projects and COC return seems too good to be true.

Consulting a real estate attorney is highly recommended, especially for complex transactions or if the standard forms need modifications.

They were fairly highly rated, and performed well on my extensive screening interview (we went over an hour).

I highly doubt he is building homes in Texas from his self imposed exile to Portugal to excape massive litigation that was/is coming his way.He is a marketing guy and receives a commission for referring you to the builder developer who actually owns the properties.. at least that was his SOP in the past. 

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