I appreciate your input.You’re right it did come across a little abrasive and that isn’t my main intention, so I apologize for that.I guess my main point was you acknowledge it’s not an investment (that’s good, we agree there) but then where we disagree is youre trying to apply investment financing (like seller financing with balloon payments) to something you just said isn’t an investment.Obviously you can do this if you want, but I think it’s a bad idea.  

These are two main factors in growing the economy.

I would place wedding at the top of the list due to the time constraint and the pressure...Mainly, any descent photographer can do it.

This house is 2400 sq ft 4 bedrooms (3 on the main level and 1 in the basement) as well as a family room in the basement.

The Main reason id like to do it is the access to MLS and for education. 

The Main reason id like to do it is the access to MLS and for education.Do you think is worth it?

This means that the gross rent should meet the lender qualifying terms of cover the mortgage, most want 100%-130%.The main thing required from you would be a solid credit score.

One of the main questions I have is, if there are a few additional liens attached to the property, how are they dealt with?

No landlord headaches (main argument against buy-and-hold) and no giving up of future appreciation potential and a portion of tax benefits (main argument against selling on terms).I vacillate back and forth between buy & hold rentals vs flipping w/owner-finance; why not just do both...?

Can I deduct my rehab expenses from my 1099 wage earned at work, to offset my high income? I make 93$/hr (193K a year) on my 1099 and my wife makes around 95000 a year salary. I also purchased a rental home and I am g...