This would let you rent out the house for the next 3 years if you wanted and still get to take the gain.  

No way is this a scheme to keep EM for the seller..Anytime I have had EMD disputes it usually gets solved with a 50 50 split since I know what will happen.. what happens is exactly as you describe.. money is to small to realistically hire an attorney to collect..

I can at least find out the rules that go by or what they allow. 

If you are considering working with them, I strongly advise you to double-check the provided rates and terms carefully.During my loan process, I discovered that they had added a yield spread interest without informing me. 

If you can get a note for 200K at no interest and you have completed your due diligence on this deal, then go for it. 

AirDNA – This is my go-to for market research.

good luck out there!

I am broken record here on the forums - I highly suggest checking out as many in-person networking events as possible!  

Aloha, I hope this message finds you all well!

i feel like the local FB groups will not allow me to advertise my STR there because they would label it as "soliciting".. any way to get around this so that it doesn't look like i'm soliciting?