I would lend it out via hard money, which I'm currently doing, at 10%. 

Here’s a recent real world example. . .This deal was put together by my former student, current friend, and now successful real estate investor.Source: expired listingLocation: investor, Florida; property, IllinoisType: long term lease option via a sandwich leaseTerms between investor and homeowner:a) 48 monthsb) option to purchase price $135Kc) rent, $1200d) cash out of pocket, $0.

Leasing it out via Airbnb or Vrbo is an option if available and demand is there.No creative buying strategies needed.

Thanks Jay, can you connect with me via email? 

Try to use handymen who come via a recommendation.

The shed should be entered as an asset and deducted in full via bonus depreciation.

I'm willing to leave the property empty for a year to take advantage of owner occupied loans, if that's possible.Here are my estimates..Property: 1,355 sq ft, | 3br 2bath | 8,500 sq ft lotComps / ARV: 500-560k ~ 530kTotal Needed: 340-400k ~370kSale Price: 270-310k ~ 290kRenovations: 70-90k ~ 80kSevere cleaning needed (doing myself)Severe landscaping needed, it's a jungleI'd like to maximize potential value and be at the top of in-area comps, so would like to do a full gutCash on hand: 20k - 30k------------I'm considering,- Seller financing + separate renovation loan- FHA 203K (BRRR)- Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation (if down payment is below 5%) (BRRR)------------Seller Financing + Separate Renovation LoanPros:Low down payment (via seller willingness) <= 3%Low interest rate (via seller willingness) <= 3%Cons:I'm unaware of how I can finance rehab without a personal loanMust cash-out refinance to obtain equity, conventional loan rate will not be as good------------FHA 203KPros:Low down paymentBundles rehab costsCons:Higher interest rate than the seller financed loanMust cash-out refinance in order to obtain equity and make an investment property------------Fannie Mae Homestyle RenovationPros:Bundles rehab costsCons:Higher interest rate than the seller financed loanMust cash-out refinance in order to obtain equity and make an investment property------------I may be totally off on what would be optimal here but wanted to provide my current thoughts.

You can still find deals via referrals or pocket listings which are cheaper but you will spend more time to build the connections and relationships.

I want to see if I can acquire this property via seller financing.  

Feel free to DM me and I can connect you via email.