The reasoning is mainly because it is the most tangible thing to research when you get started - in my view at least.I'd eventually like to get SFH and start building relationships with insurance or other companies.Do you do MTR?

Also, you'll eventually have cap ex (big items) to pay for and those costs are only going in one direction, up. 

You will get more appreciation and eventually, you'll have decent cash-flow.

What are the pros/cons of a portion of the monthly rental amount being applied to the final purchase price, vs. no credit of monthly rent towards eventual price?

As supply increases, demand decreases, which can eventually lead to lower prices if done on a large enough scale.Unfortunately, many people outside our industry don’t fully understand this.

Eventually becoming more emboldened to threaten legal action.I know, I'm cynical. 

But I make a ton of money on the other side. 300 letters a month will eventually get you there, but plan on it taking a while.

It took a lot of calls to find the deals I have done and its very discouraging but eventually you will land one.

*Lake Anna, Reston Virginia*Originating in 1990, The Reston Town Center is a major employment and entertainment hub in the area, with companies such as Google, Leidos, Facebook, Microsoft, General Dynamics, and Fannie Mae, to name a few, more than 50 retailers, including an 11 screen LOOK Dine-In Cinema, CitySwing (Golf Simulator), a seasonal ice rink, many well-renowned restaurants and bars, and other highly attractive amenities such as a full service 243 bed hospital, a new metro, and the Dulles International Airport that is receiving $700 million renovations by 2026*Reston Town Center*Source: Rediscovering Reston-- the First Planned Community in the USSource: Washington Dulles International Airport to Expand Passenger and Cargo OperationsOne of the biggest points of discussion over the last few years has been around the office market, and how the rising office vacancies due to the shift towards a work-from-home and hybrid work schedule have pushed many companies to downsize or relocate out of previously major employment centers.

The trust reached out to me and eventually asked to purchase the 5 acers.