If they have a good interest rate it might be worth looking to see if you could assume their loan to take advantage of the lower rate.  

So I'm always able to offer a lower rates and fees and still make a decent living.

Lower Repair CostsHiring licensed contractors for minor fixes can be costly.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it.We have a 12 page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

The window guideline also has a height restrictions, homes built hillside with a room on the lower level are not always considered bedrooms because if the window is too small for a fireman to get in , in case of a fire it doesn't comply with the guidelines.

Then house hack a 4 plex to start I am sure you can get into one of those in that market which is lower priced than 90% of the US.  

Tourism keeps short-term rentals booked, while long-term rentals offer solid returns at a lower price point with steady demand.

Their ability to recover their money should you default is much lower in this position.

I'd bet that this note is worth more to you than to most buyers until the note is much lower LTV, but I'm a novice in this space.

The builder had a given us the paved yard, Granite kitchen top, washer and dryer at added value with no charge.