Then partner up with these people.

Purchase price: $605,000 Cash invested: $12,000 Sale price: $785,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven and Ann Mesa purchased this home for $605,000 on 06/27/2024, invested $12,000 in targeted renovations, and sold it for an impressive $785,000 on 11/15/2024.

After a long search, I found the right trustworthy Mexican partner/builder which has allowed me to work on doing my own condo developments to enable to give a better deal to the buyers, including people who contacted me on BP and couldn't find something that suit their needs.

.: Quote from @Chris Seveney: @James WiseI was sitting next to a doctor at a conference who did a private money loan and lost $$200k then he did a jv deal where he became co-owner of a LLC, gave a personal guarantee on the asset and put money in the deal to buy it but didn’t put a lien on property so partner went and leveraged the assets as well and ran off and dr had personal guarantee.They then bought a property and renovated half of it then decided to knock it down….I had a successful shoulder surgeon ask me to list his apartment building that was under-performing.

There really are a lot of facets to this business, so please keep digging to find a mentor/partner that is trustworthy to show you the ropes even if you find them deals and partner together!  

@Michael Dallas see if seller will do seller-financing with you.Or, find a more knowledgeable partner to help you.

Here’s what I recommend:Cash Investments:No Debt, No Stress: With cash, you avoid third-party control and loan vetting, giving you full control of returns.Equity Builders: Partnering with builders often reduces your property entry cost by up to 20% below market value.Consistent 10% Returns: With an all-cash approach, achieving 10% ROI is realistic and efficient.Financing Strategy:If cash isn’t feasible, consider a balanced financing model:40-50% Down Payment: Keep leverage manageable while maximizing returns.Lower Debt Exposure: A conservative loan-to-value ratio (LTV) reduces risks and keeps returns stable.Work with a Builder: Collaboration with builders can lower acquisition costs and increase your ROI.Key Takeaways:If possible, prioritize cash for simplicity, control, and consistent returns.Financing can work well with a disciplined approach to debt and a strong underwriting process.Partnering with builders offers opportunities to reduce costs and enhance your portfolio’s profitability. 

Since you're aiming to purchase a multi-family property in Long Island, especially with the help of a capital partner, it’s crucial to run the numbers carefully (rental income vs expenses) to ensure you’re set up for success. 

I also own a short-term rental management company that partners with other real estate investors and second home owners to 2-5x their returns while also taking the headaches out of operating STR’s.

Purchase price: $50,000 Cash invested: $35,000 Sale price: $121,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven and Kody Higginbotham purchased the W 10th St property in Crowley, LA, for $50,000 on 8/27/2024.