A key component to cash flow will be loan terms..you could consider trying to incorporate a seller concession towards an interest rate buy down or costs to help improve cash on cash returns.

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You are way too green to even consider notes and from what you are saying, you are literally just taking things others suggested and saying you want to invest in them which is a recipe for disaster.

I would consider the business uses of your home, the basement apartment is considered a rental property if you rent it out.

You can always consider buying down the rate, but the reason we don't recommend it right now (and the reason I didn't in December) is because your recoup period on paying points in generally 3-4 years right now.

Ended up living in my unit for about 25% of the price I was getting in market rent for the other unit, even though it didn't have positive cash flow.Couple things to consider:1.

Purchase price: $1,870,000 Cash invested: $300,000Offering a sliver of ocean view from upstairs, plus an ideal setting conveniently close to the area's most popular shops and restaurants, there's plenty to love in this location.

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Considering the investment size and projected returns, how should I structure my financial involvement to balance the potential risks and rewards?

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