You'll get a feel for the n'hood and the good/bad work that's being done. 

Since your experience level (1st investment) is very limited, I'd speak with some title companies to get a feel for comfort level in working with them.You'll be asking a bunch of questions (you should!)

Its free and they have screening portion and lease agreements

I am looking to buy another house in late 2025 to move to and house hack again but I feel like I have info overload!

George - I think that the owners most likely to seller finance a portion of the sale are those that have owned their property for a LONG time (potentially looking for residual income) and owners than own their property either "free and clear" (without a mortgage/debt) as they have more flexibility.

Some are free, some are paid entrance.Are you thinking of buying when you hit the ground here, or leasing?

or you can jump on Pace Morby's free facebook and talk to all those folks who swear they do this .. but it is the blind leading the blind not sure how much actually happens..Also your a prime target for fake lenders IE scammers and Crooks who will tell you they can do it your all approved we just need 500.0o or 1000.00 up front to get to the next level. you pay it they try to bleed you for as much as they can and then ghost you and your out your money.

But assuming I feel extremely confident in the proforma numbers, does the structure seem fair for the risk and requirements from each party?

I feel now confident to proceed with this refinance.

The town now has it assessed for $1.1M which he fought the whole way through the process as he is a lawyer and knows the system and can do it himself for free and has gotten no tax relief.