So, is there anyone on here with first hand experience in navigating the process?

Sounds like you haven't purchased?

Purchase price: $199,000 Cash invested: $40,000 Long term rental What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Any tips if I need 10k to purchase cash or suggestions for loans?

High paying local jobs.Monthly cash flow: $306 /moIncome:  $2,250 /moExpenses:  $1,943 /moCoC ROI: 2.69%5-year annualized return 4.91%   Mortgage payment $1,394.53Rental income: $2,250/mo Expenses: $1,943Loan detailsTotal cash needed $136,739Purchase price$ 336,990Loan amount $206,990Loan term 30 yearsInterest rate 7.1%Monthly expense breakdownTotal expenses $1,943Mortgage $1,395Taxes $280Insurance $47Variable expenses  $180Fixed expenses $42Monthly Fixed expenses: $42 electricity $0gas $0water & sewer $0hoa fees $42garbage$ 0Other$ 0Monthly Variable expenses $180Vacancy $180Maintenance $0 (new construction)CapEx $0 (new construction)Management fees $0 (self manage)ReturnsNOI$ 20,412CoC ROI 2.69%Pro forma cap 6.06%Purchase cap 6.06% 

In this section, I want to emphasize the benefits of seller carry financing, share success stories where it enhanced the deal, and highlight the tax advantages of utilizing a 1031 exchange.Seller carry financing is a powerful tool that allows investors to purchase properties with flexible terms and minimal upfront capital.

Purchase price: $200,000 Cash invested: $27,495 Sale price: $306,340 This project was a very interesting one!

Do you have a property in mind that you would like to purchase ? 

Permitting Process and Timelines: How is the permitting process in Oakland?

Purchase price: $309,000 Cash invested: $30,000 Sale price: $454,000 Full live in remodel including out buildings and dock - Built a hobby farm/hosting business too.