@Arthur Neves rule of thumb I've gotten from a revenue management executive is to set occupancy at 50% for the first year.

Really believe if you continue to repeat the same actions, you become more knowledgeable, resourceful, and can execute with great confidence.Thanks for you input! 

You path can only be selected by you and your situation and your passion4) you educate yourself further on the "Method" and how to mix and match methods you're passionate about/ start networking at live events with people who do similarly5) you begin market research/ establish a budget/ ideal property type6) You go see these properties and use them as learning experiences7) you execute the planThere's a lot more, this is a 50,000 foot view that I'm sure subsequent respondents will add to.I've shared a link below to my post, its lengthy, but for a reason.

I just think it's worth considering, especially if you intend to be an agent for a while and especially if you intend to be a "regular" buyer/seller agent besides acting as an investor for your own account.I would say, if you are going to do it, to use the RIAR offer form and not full P&S - though you should read the RIAR offer form carefully as I believe it also says buyer and seller will execute a full P&S.

I don't have a problem being tough on tenants, I just need to know the proper process to execute. 

The grantor remains liable for the mortgage even after ownership has transferred through the execution of a quitclaim deed.

You may not always be talking to them specifically but their office teams are on point, executing on your agent's behalf when he/she is unavailable and providing you with periodic updates on the status of something without you asking them.

In my experience getting a variance (changing the zoning) on a property is very difficult to execute if the city will even allow it, it ends up being very cost prohibitive.

as long as the numbers work and  you both find an ideal sweet spot then execute.. but right now I would take advantage of lending programs.. if you absolutely want seller fi then agree to a 5 or 10 yr balloon with right to pay off or refi sooner

We are dealing with 2 young boys at the most vulnerable age.