Call me crazy (as some already have) but I wish to instill my perspective and the vision that I have planned for my future on those who happen to cross this post.

My advice is find a lender who backs your vision.

Agree James that is the goal - again why tremont and Ohio city.Definitely not passed over.Actually it’s pretty cool to see what the vision is for each little nook that was broken outMel are you looking residential/multi fam or commercial?

If you want to go the Equity-Capture rout and buy something below market value (preferably off-market) that's in need of repairs to bring up to market value you'll need a team in place to handle the rehab that you can trust, that can deliver in a timely and cost effective manner, and that understands your vision for the property.

I would like to add also I'm not really interested in getting a partner, I'm not a big fan of them on the basis of everyone having a different opinion or vision of how the company should look like in the future.

I really had a vision for this home as a midlength hold anyways, so a 5 year balloon wouldnt be a big deal at all.

There were companies like Vision Properties, Harbour Portfolio who were giving people ability to own homes and ended up in multi-million dollar lawsuits.

Thank you Josh for your vision and allowing me to participate (for free.)And thank you all for your stories, please keep them coming.

Then you'll end up with those who have commitment, vision, and no hidden-agenda.Okay, I'll stop smoking my opium pipe now.

I'd add that an architect should be able to have an advantage....knowing what remodels costs, being able to have a vision for improving a property to add value.Firstly, on Scenario3, when you sell your primary residence (if you've lived in it for 2 years of the last 5 years; sounds like you did), then up to $500,000 of the gain, upon sale, is forgiven by the IRS (non-taxable gain).