Short Term Strategy to Fund Long Term Strategy

[Michael Carbonare]

One of the biggest hurdles for new investors? Not enough capital to start. You want to build a long-term portfolio, but traditional financing seems out of reach. Instead of waiting years to save, you can use a short-term strategy to generate cash flow quickly and reinvest those profits into long-term wealth-building deals. For many, wholesaling is the first strategy that comes to mind—but here’s the truth: Wholesaling is tough. You need to constantly hunt for deeply discounted properties, compete with experienced investors, and deal with unpredictable sellers and cash buyers. If you don’t have a strong marketing system, it’s a grind. That’s why I recommend an easier, more predictable way to generate cash: Lease Options and the 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆. Instead of chasing distressed sellers who must sell at a deep discount, why not work 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 motivated sellers who simply want debt relief or a solution to their situation?

Lease Options let you control properties without owning them. You get the benefits of real estate without the headaches of mortgages, rehabs, or tenants.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 is a unique way to raise cash by helping sellers secure a tenant-buyer who wants to own the home in the near future. You assign the lease option agreement to a tenant-buyer and receive an assignment fee without needing to close on the property yourself. Why this approach works:

Less Competition – Most investors ignore lease options because they don’t understand them. That’s your advantage.

No Deep Discounts Needed – You’re not fighting over distressed properties; 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵, flexible sellers.

Wholesaling requires a ton of lead generation and negotiation. Cooperative Assignments offer a simpler, more efficient path to profits compared to traditional wholesaling, making them a great option for investors looking for a practical way to get started without risk and $0 cash upfront. This is one of the most effective strategies for starting out because it allows new investors to build confidence, raise capital, and transition into long term deals.