I have been involved in many facets of real estate.

I tried a variety of options but reluctantly ended up with Quickbooks.

If not, maybe ask for slightly more interest or fee, knowing that you'll have more time and cost involved if you have to take the property back.Is the buyer going to pay you monthly payments of 4166.66 for 24 months, or is this a smaller payment with a balloon? 

I’m interested to invest in the area, my husband and I are exploring all different options! 

@Leonida Miraglia   Then what @Kevin Sobilo gave you  for options is it. 

Explore financing options 5.

one BIG problem that we've seen from one HML to another HML is that during bankruptcy proceeding , some of the HML guy can perform the job by chasing all entity involved, while some other fund just give up and write-off the loan, so it's more complicated.For each fund, best thing is to consult previous LP investor that has already invested in the fund, and they expert enough to understand the situation and the actual capability of the HML guy.lot of HML aso these days , got trouble due to mass redemption from investor.

So what are our options?

Also, you didn't mention it but I am also specifically not asking about seller finance, it is an option but not the topic of this thread.

Using a rental is one of the best reasons to buy one so I like your thinking there.The proliferation of STR in ski areas have made areas a little farther out more of an option in some of the ski areas so you can track the options by looking where they short-terms stop on the map in the areas you like.