The law allows a private person to create a contract for a property they want to buy or sell.

.: Quote from @Xin-Ran Jiang: But when they bring up the syndication approach of LP+GP, that they will help me raising 35% down payment from private money in exchange of 65% share of ownership, I shocked.

Live in new home while it appreciates for 10 years until I get a faculty housing spot, sell private market house, put proceeds (minus downpayment) in bank for retirement (I estimate this will be 1.3 mil before capital gains and real estate fees based on 7% growth in a very desirable Southern California location), and take out new loan for lower cost faculty housing.

I financed this deal through a private lender, which provided the flexibility and speed needed to close quickly.

You can even do private lending and get great returns.

Our sneaky duplex is a cozy, private guest suite tucked right inside our home.

I financed this deal using a combination of cash and a private lender.

If you want even less than that you'd need to use private money, partnerships, creative financing (owner financing, subject to, etc) for the most part

Private money How did you add value to the deal?

Hello, I have a two-unit SFH (first floor unit & second floor unit which share a main entrance but have separate private entrances once inside the house), located in California (I know...).