EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I just got off the phone with a seller who states that in a land contract, he would have to pay back up to 80% of payments to the buyer if the buyer defaults.

What they said^^^^Zero point in starting off your business adventure with a 'work-around' and potential fights and fines.

However, this home is located in a market that has enjoyed significant appreciation over the last 20 years and has seen significant investment in recent years to provide strong additional appreciation potential in the future. 

I'm not saying that some people can't make 20% annual returns, potentially for decades, but those people are extremely rare.

A lower number typically indicates a seller's market, where demand exceeds supply, leading to faster sales and potentially higher prices.The 12-Month Change in Months of Inventory is +33.91%, indicating an increase in the supply of homes on the market compared to the previous year.

Hopefully, that every corner you try to cut to save money - has potential negative repercussions!

You could potentially shore up the loan by adding additional collateral (even if it's in 2nd position behind bank loans) but it's still pretty risky when you aren't knowledgeable about this type of project.

I'm moving to Utah in a few months and will be looking to potentially start this business. 

They share a lot of similarities in terms of price point, both for your purchase as well as your rents, they are attractive to renters and first time home buyers because of their affordability relative to the rest of the county.