They are two totally different concepts that really cannot be compared against each other in a meaningful way. 

Edward Ramp, Owner/Realtor of Zen Mountain Realty services Western North Carolina.

Worked out by simply asking and selling him on the concept of making interest and being the bank!

I think I understand the general concept.

I understand the general concept of rate buydown in that it effectively creates a breakeven a few years down the road where you end up saving money. 

With each day I'm starting to feel more and more comfortable with these concepts and feel that in order to avoid analysis paralysis I need to get off my butt and just jump in. 

Mastermind Group: a peer-to-peer mentoring concept used to help members solve their problems with input and advice from the other group members Mentor: a trusted counselor or guideMastermind Groups > Mentors, no? 

I like the larger earnest money concept from @Jessica Zolotorofe. 

After you started renting and depreciating the property, the additional asset purchase can qualify for 100% bonus depreciation or 179 expense starting 2018.Section 178 -Sec 179 * - similar concept with 100% expensing.

Its a nice concept in theory.