We have a mortgage broker speaking next month and a marketing person for your business in May.

I was following James Dainard on biggerpockets and On the Market podcast for long time I was really impressed with skills and experience and successful journey.

I’m sure it would definitely yield higher returns, particularly compared to the Seattle-Tacoma market. 

Property Manager says I can get at least $1900 a month in rent on the open market and $1770 going Section 8 route.

I would like to focus on SFR/MFR in markets with appreciation potential.

I would connect with @Josh Green, he has done a few owner financed deals in the Tampa Bay market and is a master negotiator!

Knowledge of the real estate market as to property type and location 2.

Since you have 6 months to complete this process (this allows time for rehab, if desired), of course the interest rate may fluctuate a little bit, depending on market conditions, but there is not an intrinsic "1-2% higher" that I'm aware of.

When the housing market crashed in 2008 I defaulted on numerous subject-to deals.

I know the market pretty well and do most all repairs myself.