I still have it today and the turn over on it is so easy.

LVP is so easy to maintain.

This is so true...it's too bad that it has become more of a buzz word and less of an opportunity.

There is so much you learn during a rehab regardless of how many books or podcasts you that listen to. 

The financial benefits over renting or owning a house are awesome, and you're right that living beside your rental unit is an excellent way to ease into landlording.That said, I wouldn't recommend househacking in your situation because the time horizon is so short.

Okay, follow up question:Because the market is so competitive, is there a spectrum of value/discount that you'd place on these notes depending on the deposit amount? 

@Kevin Mahoney I got my license 2 years ago and I  do 3 to 5 deals a year and it is SO worth it just for having access to the MLS. 

Right now, the market is so hot with low inventory, and properties in Sterling don't last long.  

Since the Pioneer Valley/ the Northampton area is so expensive and the multifamily buildings are all so old (1880-1910) it's been hard to find a reasonable 2 or 3-family. 

I feel it is so important to get to know people not only like-minded, but also is the same situation I am.