It helps you understand the areas where you want to invest, your rehab cost and where you money is going.

You don't have to do anything with the money and there's no time limits or anything.2.

Maybe they don't need the money now but in 5 years they wan to send a grand child to college.

Their ability to recover their money should you default is much lower in this position.

If its a Class C I'd go for a more affordable unit, there's no point in putting in more money than you have to. 

However, we've found that for the most part, shopping directly with these suppliers will save you so much money.

Use your own money?

Anti-money-laundering laws are largely to blame.  

They could include things like waivers for documents and appraisals, relaxation of underwriting standards and money to fund repairs.However, there are benefits for people who just live in the areas, but aren't directly impacted.

In those days it was possible to locate and tie up a “killer” deal, and close the transaction with absolutely zero of the investors own money.