There are quite a few considerations to take into account when working with investors like myself in this competitive market. 

what if you buy the 8, and sell one for $$, use that, and have 7 with no increased debt or partners?

Would be happy to chat a bit further about this.30 yr AM will increase your cashflow on the rental significantly & will allow you to qualify for more on the next purchase, this is usually a no-brainer.

If the property contains a residential structure, and if you make repairs, and if the taxpayer redeems, they will also have to pay you however much you increased the value of the property with your repairs.

A good strategy is to use the LOC to make an all cash purchase, that way you increase your bargaining position, then once the property is yours, get a lower interest 30 fixed loan on it, & repay most of your LOC.

They have a window for owner occupied buyers first, to promote home purchases to increase homeownership for those renting and you come in and represent yourself as one of them, and buy it, and then flip it for a higher price?

If not, then what method can I use with the consideration that this is an owner finance deal. 

Hi -How have others handled it when general contractors have increased the cost after the job was complete without an agreement for additional work.

It seems to me that because of the increase in the standard deduction with the tax reform, that I don't really have a big enough mortgage to get any additional tax benefits. 

Others say it will increase our premiums and we should pay a lawyer to handle it ourselves.