Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Just not sure what to anticipate with what the value could potentially be over the next 5 to 10 years if I hold the property instead . 

That's often part of the equation, if the secondary market isn't/won't be buying the loan the lender may not offer those terms because they don't want to hold it on their books.

While I may be new to the game, I'm eager to learn, grow, and build a successful portfolio in really any metropolitan areas of Virginia, not just Richmond.Although I have limited investment experience, I recognize the importance of networking and seeking guidance from seasoned professionals.

Investment Info:Other buy & hold investment.

I assume if the QI is holding the note, this belongs to the taxpayer engaging in a 1031 exchange? 

Does glued down vinyl hold up better if there is a water spill or a leak or will it lift and bubble or deform from water?

Sometimes you can search the comments fields for the words "seller financing", and some MLS systems even have a drop down field for the types of financing being offered or entertained by the seller:I just used this out of curiosity and in about 15 seconds found a listing that literally states in the public comments "Owner will hold financing with 20% down - terms to be negotiated."

The only difference, in terms of money in the pocket, between a slow flip strategy in low appreciation and a Hold/BRRRR strategy in an appreciating market is where the OPM is coming from. 

The initial business plan was to renovate and turn units to get them to market rents on a 2 year hold with a refi EOY 2.