I use Quicken for my personal finances and to see balances in business bank accounts.All my rental and expense stuff I keep in Excel.

It's also convenient that you live close to the property, which allows for easier management and oversight.As for financing, I understand that your bankruptcy in 2017 has posed some challenges for securing a loan.

There are some creative finance options, like adding renovations to the property, which can help bypass seasoning requirements or programs that will allow 90 days. 

It seems like only banks are financing property investments

I personally, would never rely on an appraiser's opinion (other than mine of course), in assessing a deal, but unfortunately, they are an integral part of the financing and that should be taken into account.

They are also much easier to finance versus manufactured or Mobile homes.  

A lot of people will tell you, and they are right, when you do a small down payment, finance, and str the house you should be happy to break even and have a vacation house that someone is paying for you.

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How did you finance this deal?

I’m selling a home for $330K if I offer owner financing, I’d ask for $130K-$150K and then the remaining monthly amount until the mortgage is paid off.