Local grants and first-time homebuyer programs can help minimize upfront costs.

A 3-year or longer term gives buyers more time to improve finances, but requires the seller to wait longer.

ONE many investors simply would never qualify for a loan from a Commercial / community bank and the full loan doc process..

I understand there are benefits to a 1st time homebuyers but it seems like most are related to down payment assistance.

Being pre approved is great but good agents will need to know more so time isn't wasted with properties that don't make sense

Over time I'd like to purchase more properties in other beach areas where I might want to retire at some point. 

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Doing a 203k on a multi can be challenging, depending on tenants so your best bet is to get one vacant, but then you are at a full loss while construction is going on.

If this is an estimated tax payment for your tax return you file in 2025, they certainly aren’t going to place a lien for simply not making that payment on time.  

it's going to take time and effort.