Quick question on those who have done seller financing:- Buying a 0.3 acre downtown fort lauderdale multi family, negotiated an around 1M price w lot of development rights, double lot. seller got it way back early 90s for pennies- got good credit 800+, w2 job etc put 40% down and mortgage bank offered 6.62% 30yr fixed (CF negative as this would make current rent roll not too much compared to the PITI)- property is in ok condition, needs 20-30k repairs which seller OKd, and all 3 tenants are month to month, pay bit under market but also ok- seller would like to do seller financing, interest only at 5.75%, 30yr amortization at 7yr balloon (CF would be positive) - id be paying some principal as well, just to grow some equity- buying this deal for the future development of the area (las olas, kushner broward crossing) so not really worried even if we overpay for it now, but never done creative finance as i always relied on a strong W2 job to get good loans but obv im used to 3% 30yr rates from covid times not this 6+ environment..Goal is to hold the property 3-5yrs, and then actually develop it or sell half the land / refinance, pull out HELOC if it appreciates.Questions:1) What does he know that i dont? 

Taxes on the original gains are deferred until December 31, 2026, and future gains from the OZ property can be tax-free if held for 10+ years.

I'd keep an eye out for future development and path of progress plays.  

Cash Flow & Value-Add PotentialA well-selected multifamily property could outperform the $2,400/month cash flow you’d get from paying off the townhouse, especially if you find a property with under-market rents or appreciation potential.

Again, if your $250k is true, and includes all the electrical upgrades, new plumbing runs, potentially new foundation pour (since I assume the existing garage slab is not capable of supporting a new two story house), I am guessing since I don't know the market, but assume you will have a lot of equity by completing the project.

My strategist explained possible implications could be (1) longer initial vacancy (~60 days), and (2) potential for PM team to not perform well (as there was not yet a proven track record of their work with RTR).After much discussion, we pivoted to a townhouse in Dundee, FL.

There are some potential material benefits to GSE independence.

So, every non-government job your tenants have will vanish in the foreseeable future.

Wishing you the best on your future and getting your portfolio started! 

Instead, it could impact your cost basis in the property, which would affect depreciation and future tax calculations.