A difficult, but safe approach is to pay for a 6 or 12 month option to purchase the office building.  

Honestly, this approach doesn't seem like a very effective practice, which may explain why it wasn’t working.

Given the low LTVs and the significant appreciation your properties have experienced over the years, a cash-out refinance could be a viable strategy for you.Here are a few reasons why this approach might make sense:1.

I recently ordered a survey on the two lots I own, and realized that I may be approaching this the wrong way. 

Cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston are each taking different approaches, from subsidized housing to increasing zoning for multifamily developments.

Ron Rowan’s local insights helped us approach the seller with a fair offer of $160,000.

Two completely different loans that require different underwriting approaches. 

Focusing on B and C-class properties is a smart approach for multifamily investments, especially in a vibrant area like Austin.

What was your approach? 

I have been around this wholesaling mid west flipping stuff for 20 years now and have only been approach for EM a very few times.