Leveraging our market connections, we identified the property’s potential and negotiated favorable terms directly with the seller, securing it at a highly competitive price.

Even if someone in these forums were to teach you a creative financing strategy that required zero out of pocket cash and the seller was willing to accept those deal terms, you still aren’t qualified to own real estate with your current balance sheet.

I am a long term hold investor so that would likely be my play.Good luck Sean!

That is tight leverage for an investment 2nd position loan.A private investor might be willing to do it, it's not going to be cheap at all & will be short-term money & will not be a line of credit to take out at your liking.What is your rate on the 1st?

The Property will be a good long-term investment whether you do the dig down or not! 

Check out Norada Capital with a simple no fees structure and 12-15% annual yield depending on how much you invest.  

The process is easy:1) You’ll receive a disarmingly simple one-inch-thick three-ring binder containing your plan documents.

The property will be strictly for investment purposes, not a primary residence.I’ve been looking into two potential financing options:Hard Money Lenders (HML) – I’m drawn to this option for its speed in closing, but I know the rates can be higher.DSCR Loans – This seems like a great option for long-term rentals, but I’m unsure if it’s the right fit for my auction property since it might need some rehabbing.I’m also considering purchasing through a land trust or an LLC to add a layer of protection and privacy.So, my questions are:What’s the best way to approach financing for auction properties?

After the HELOC, it would drop down to about $450 per month.My goal is long term equity and appreciation, and not cash flow.

Real estate is an excellent avenue to help you achieve those goals, especially since it can create both passive income and long-term wealth.