Here are a few considerations:Market Trends: The local market shows signs of softening with more homes for sale/rent and lower rent prices.Future Cash Flow: With expected rent reductions, my cash flow could drop to $950/month.Alternative Investments: I haven’t found any local deals that generate positive cash flow.

Online resources, real estate forums, and local investor meetups can also provide valuable insights and practical advice from those who have firsthand experience with seller financing and flipping properties.

The off-market properties I'm seeking out personally are almost always low end (of the local market) , 95% raw land or tear downs.

This was sold to a local person who had no intention of building there, but just want to use the golf course and other amenities.There are many property owners who are trying to sell lots in Eagle Rock, and many who are letting their property go for tax sales.  

I'd seriously be careful and have a local engineer figure that out for you to avoid someone getting hurt. 

Look up your local laws as they will have that information. 

I would focus on established markets that are still showing growth and have more than just one draw.Taking my main market of Tampa Metro as an example - There is more than just beaches, you also have MLB/NHL/NFL + Spring break and MLB Spring training, aquariums, golf, casino, new downtown development, and a lot of business travel.You want to avoid markets with just one draw, as if something happens to that draw, you will be hurting for who knows how long.

I am also passionate about Buffalo NY, mostly because I love the BIlls, was born and raises here, and I do all of my business and investing here. 

If your reserves and your CapEx are the same, do you also keep those funds separate from your 'business' account?

He’s done several commercial loans for me and has some wonderful local and nationwide connections.