Without control in the deal, you’re at the mercy of both the lender and the seller, which is not a good place to begin in real estate investing.Because you’re not putting any of your own money into the deal, neither the lender nor the seller has much incentive to be flexible if problems arise. 

You could structure a low down payment with interest-only payments for a set period, then refinance later.Master Lease with Option to Buy – Control the property now, generate cash flow by leasing it, then buy once it's stabilized.Sub-To or Wrap Mortgage – If there’s existing debt, you might be able to take over payments or structure a wraparound mortgage to benefit both parties.Hard Money or Private Lender for Reno Costs – If you secure a seller-financed deal, you can use private or hard money for the rehab without tying up your own capital.BRRRR Strategy with a Bridge Loan – If you can get the purchase price down, use a bridge loan for acquisition and rehab, then refinance with DSCR or conventional financing.Would love to hear more details to help structure something solid.

Some fear losing control, while others are unsure how to structure a fair and profitable partnership.

Even large and small businesses with intangible residual services like TV, internet, security, pest control or the local contractor with remodels in process could fall behind on payments revenue contract. 

Maybe they’ll build a wall around DC so that he can better control his new Kingdom!  

You control a 1.5M asset for $35k and get to live in an amazing location.

Smart locks and security cameras (outdoor only) add an extra layer of control.

I wish I had control over how far in advance the calendar was open, but that is up to the PM. 

Ok, this Trump Derangement Syndrome is way outta control now.

The president has zero impact on underwriting guidelines and  zero direct control of interest rates. in fact the fed has no direct control of long term rates that effect mortgage rates.