Some Title companies have anxiety about non traditional sales for some reason, perhaps they're uneducated.

With my anxiety, It still feels like I'm about to jump off a cliff and I had to make and pack my own parachute from YouTube videos.Hopefully I can learn more from you guys in 2025.

We have offered to allow her to pay a reduced rent for the first few months as well but I am worried that may create some sort of limit on how much we can raise the rent on her in the future.

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If I were to reduce or take out the vacancy, the 2 would cashflow.

If the market is tough, I reduce the rent rate over the full 12-month term.

My agent is saying that we are unable to split the contract that way (or reduce the purchase price), so I'm trying to figure out options.

Yet, many investors overlook simple strategies that can significantly reduce their tax liability.

The owners refused my advice to reduce price and they both sat vacant for months.

That can be used to buy down the mortgage rate or reduce closing costs.