Found this opportunity appealing based on positive cashflow/favorable cash-on-cash return.

Quote from @Julian De la Guardia: Hey Tim,House hacking is not just a good idea; it's a fantastic strategy for someone in your position.

However, in such a case, a rescue fund would hold a superior position in the capital structure compared to the common equity investors, including yourselves and there acting as a parasite taking equity upside from all common equity investors.While this might provide a safer position for the pref equity slash rescue fund, it would also significantly impact the returns for common equity investors (previous guys).

And if you're open to checking out another market with strong rents, positive cashflow, and 1% deals - I recommend Columbus OH.

The strategy is to buy and hold with positive cashflow.  

Investing in your position is a laughable idea.

I had a W2 while working as an agent before transitioning to full time - most folks are in this position.2) You will likely pay your broker a typical commission split even if you are representing yourself.

It has enabled me to maintain positive relationships with residents, staff, and investors.

Quote from @Levi Perl: Hi,Curious if anyone has what to say in terms of how to calculate which one is more worth it: to cash out refi on a Long term rental now at 70% LTV, and walk away with X amount of positive cash AFTER paying all debt, (X is a positive number and significant amount for me), which will allow me to potential get another long term rental and grow portfolio faster, or wait 4 months and cash out 80% LTV, giving me DOUBLE than X. 

Also you would not reduce the price because of the interest payment. that is not how it works.3. yes the note could be sold, but at what type of discount and what if the borrower stopped paying.while there are a lot of posts on seller financing, some estimiate less than 1% of all transaction have seller financing and the ones that do are first position only with an average of 30% down payment - most of these are to people who do not have verifiable income.Thinking you will get conventional financing then seller financing will be uphill battle as the conventional lender most likely will not approve a 2nd mortgage for purchase.not trying to dissuade you, just wanted to provide some key insights so you do not spend 1000 hours chasing something that is impossible to find.