I’m also not a fan of buying a property that loses money every month, while hoping for appreciation and betting that interest rates will fall.

But for off-market/private party transactions, you are free to have your lawyer draft up a contract for you to use.

It's hard to say for sure without knowing your market numbers, but I would bet you if you looked at a 10 year projection, you will probably have a better ROI with the equity in 2 houses as opposed to the equity and cash flow with one. 

Hey @Jon Pflueger - your best bet will be to retain an architect, they typically have a good understanding of what's feasible and not in a specific zoning/area + will know how to handle variance permissions and etc. 

He's no longer hosting the podcast on BP, but I think his private podcast is more authentic.It's hard to give book recommendations without knowing what you are trying to learn.

Hey @Jordan Ryan - Consider connecting with @Cam Schwartz... he has some great private money products at his new business called vert! 

((Basically a "Loft" layout, but enclosing half the upstairs -to be a more private upstairs bedroom with it's own toilet & sink))....

I’d love to read any updated terms and conditions they have that demonstrates a commission for private / direct sales.  

i think your best bet is to try to build a network within the investing world so you're positioned as a hub, someone who knows a lot of people, and see a lot of transactions.  

Your best bet is to invest in growing areas that are landlord friendly and where you can either connect with or build a good team yourself- realtor, property managment, contractors, etc.