Perhaps the most consequential transaction involving creative financing solutions was a recent closing for a 20+ unit apartment complex in downtown Eugene. 

This involves working backward from the final aim to determine the steps.

@Fred Robertson, I was actually reading a little about this sort of thing today and it is absolutely the kind of thing where you get a CPA or certified financial planner involved!

I am looking for advise on how to structure a deal that involves my fiancé and I buying her parents 4-Plex house.

The approach involves using a hard money lender (HML) to fund 75% of the purchase price while having the seller carry back 25% in a second-position loan, allowing you to flip the property with little money down.

When investing in high cash-flow markets, I always recommend working with an investor friendly agent so you're able to gain the right insight on the different areas and the risks involved.

If real estate is involved, separating it into its own LLC before the sale can simplify the process and make it easier to leverage a 1031 exchange.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

It's vitally important to know who you are working with, and have the history of the players involved.

REPS hours must be a work activity involving “any real property development, redevelopment, construction, reconstruction, acquisition, conversion, rental, operation, management, leasing, or brokerage trade or business.” 

It’s crucial to ensure that you’re compliant with local zoning laws and HOA regulations related to vacation rentals, as these can affect your ability to rent the property.Overall, while it can work well, especially if you're looking for income from rentals, make sure to have a clear understanding of the financing rules, potential restrictions, and the financial risks involved.