@Drew Sygit Trying to understand paying bank this loan rate is good idea or payoff principal early is a good idea.

Instead, start by sharing why you’re interested and ask questions to understand the seller’s motivation like, ‘Why do you think it hasn’t sold yet?’

@Ryan Fox it's important to make sure you understand the pros and cons of rental arbitrage to see if it meets your personal investment and financial goals. 

The real skill is understanding the variability and risk in each number which is not always numerical or scientific.

I was thinking this might work on my property in Redding and can be adapted to a shared housing project for seniors (though I'd want rooms large enough for bed, bath and seating area)  It's my understanding that it is considered a SFR with seperated bedrooms as far as planning.

Quote from @Matthew Paul: I understand how businesses work.

A broker can connect you with specialized lenders who understand your situation and offer competitive terms.2.

I understand it can be harder to gain experience with larger multifamily properties compared to single-family homes or duplexes, where someone might complete 5 deals in 1-2 years.

While he’s definitely a self-made guru, he comes across as someone who genuinely wants to do the right thing when you speak with him.I understand many of you have had frustrating experiences and feel let down by the system, and I’m truly sorry to hear that.

Does he understand, Deeds, Due On Sale, Insurance, tax implications, servicing, contracts and so on?