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That is the key in owner financing.  

I suggest setting a "key word alert" on BP for Baltimore, if you haven't already.

I have experience with SFRs, duplexes and multifamily, all out-of-state, and some turn-key.  

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Even if it takes us 6 months to sell and we have some light rehab work to do, the projected profit is still good enough to move forward.My partner is a key part of the deal because he has the relationship with the seller and can get us the favorable financing terms.

You can do what you wish once you have the keys and own the place, but a lender is unlikely to have any way to consider that income when they run their numbers.

Something like First Key might work for you where it's asset-driven lending- that is, they lend money based on how much rental income the property generates.

My lease has been a huge key to my success managing our houses all over the country.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/10/1...and whatever else you professionals REI want to add.i am excited to hear your stories.

Unless it is the deal of the century I never take occupied properties...never...that said you probably have to go through the eviction process...I have never had luck with cash for keys but you could also try that...if they seem reasonable they might want to continue to pay rent but most likely they have been squatting and will tear the place apart so I circle back to I never bid on occupied property...