It’s a great way to add value to a property without putting a ton of money upfront, and it can set you up for financial success in the long run.Has anyone else done a similar renovation project or used a gift of equity in their deals?

These small conveniences can save you time and money in the long run.For rent collection, you can try Rent.app, which is easy for tenants to use and keeps everything streamlined.

I could see folks doing new builds if they have 1031 money they need to place somewhere and they are putting 30%+ down however.Way too much sunshine in this thread about the current market conditions here in Huntsville and Madison right now. 

Hey Paul, I've done a few of these with buyers moving money from California to the Detroit market. 

They would be putting in some money and their service as sweat equity, and we would be putting up money and my wife’s services. 

More money going to the IRS. 

Good people gave me work, I learned more skill, more money, worked hard!

Maybe I'm no longer a low risk bond investor, maybe I'm parking my money in $VOO instead, CRE REITs, or perhaps higher risk higher return bonds. 

They are looking for "who is making how much money under what circumstances".

Getting something under contract is as easy as give the seller all the money.