For me, one of the most unexpected lessons was realizing how essential follow-up is especially in situations where the seller initially seemed uninterested.

I would be delighted to connect with you if you ever think about exploring the Kansas City market.

My company is no different in that regard, but I'm delighted to have a call to see if I can be helpful with further deals.

Unfortunately, I recently took an unexpected hit to my credit score about a 125-point drop which has created some uncertainty around lending eligibility.

Be cautious of urgent or unexpected requests for payment.

I just hope we don't have any other unexpected things, and we don't have to leave too much money in this one.

For the landlord, this means fewer unexpected surprises and a smoother management experience.

I do have the cash to fund those without using a 1031, but I liked the idea of reallocating the equity without tapping into my brokerage or money market accounts.I know there are risks with seller financing, but I’d love to hear from those with firsthand experience—what worked well, what didn’t, and what unexpected lessons you learned along the way.

Given this, average it out to come up with a monthly figure that includes the highs and lows - plus maybe a 'fudge factor' to cover the unexpected -  and give them one rate to pay per month (or to include in your monthly rental rate).  

My advice would be to make sure you have reserves set aside for unexpected expenses after closing.