.- Your exit choices:    ✔ Keep as a rental = ~$400/mo cash flow    ✔ Flip = potential ~$60k profit (before taxes)So the real question is: What does your business need most right now — cash flow or capital?

No investment class is alrays going to be the best choice.  

As you said, bridge loans are always a popular quick choice however, we have recently seen lots of interest with our refi/DSCR services.

These days buyers have choices. 

You have no choice but to respond with legal action.I am stating here my humble opinion regarding these matters, but I believe it to be valid.

What’s in it for you is building a clear picture of how money really moves in real estate so you can make smart choices instead of guesses.

Offer them a choice at renewal:Option 1:Stay, but sign a smoking addendum that includes:Fines for each violationMandatory remediation chargesRegular unit inspectionsClarification that the next violation = non-renewalOption 2:They can voluntarily move out at lease end with proper notice.Most long-term tenants choose Option 1.5.

@Arthur Luay At age 40, if your goal is to save for a down payment on your first long-term rental, the best option depends on your timeline and risk tolerance—but here's how each choice stacks up: A savings account offers safety and liquidity but earns minimal interest.

Treat the private lender like a lender, not a partner.If you structure it as debt, then your choice to live in one unit doesn’t affect their return at all.Typical terms:Fixed rate (8–12 percent depending on market)Interest-only monthly paymentsBalloon in 12–36 monthsThey get paid identically whether you:live in one unitrent all unitskeep, refi, or sellYour personal living benefit is irrelevant because they’re not sharing equity.This is the simplest and safest structure for a first deal.2.

For now, I’ve opted for a SFH in an established majority owner occupied neighborhood, Thanks for the insightSmart choice.