It is one component of determining where to invest but make sure to take all things into consideration when determine where to invest

No mortgage = no clause.In terms of what kind of deal you’d need to make it worth it:You'd want something where your monthly payments to your family member (the seller) still leave room for cash flow if you rent it out, or at least align with your investment goals—like appreciation, tax benefits, or equity buildup.

Depending on where in Germantown the properties are located, you may have to underwrite with a low rent and be comfortable with the residential component of the building carrying the project.

If appreciation and tax benefits align with your goals, it could still be a decent wealth-building play.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

This is a component of a free market economy.

Since you're exploring rental properties with limited capital, here are a few ideas that could align with your goals:Hard Money Lenders: Hard money loans are ideal for short-term projects like fix-and-flips or BRRRR strategies.

The potential to modernize and resell at a profit aligned with our strategy, and we saw an opportunity to transform it into a desirable home.

.: Quote from @Carlos Ptriawan: Quote from @John Morgan: John; I'm not being combative just contributing to the discussion.Arent layoffs and reducing the velocity/quantity of money in circulation a component of reducing inflation?

@Alexander CohenAlex, it sounds like prioritizing return of capital doesn’t align with your preferred waterfall structure.

@Dana Brix, no straightforward answer here, although I tend to align with Rick.My initial thoughts are: was deal off-market or listed?