Our negotiation approach focused on building rapport with the seller, allowing us to secure the property below market value.

If not, negotiate to buy it, get future cash flow secured, & take the next couple months to do the updates in between guests then get updated photos.

-Decreased security deposit to 1x for MTR.

If a single-family owner-occupied property is worth $400,000 - I wouldn't invest more than $280,000 (70%) in a note secured by the property.ITV takes priority over desired yield - so even if the note discounts to $350,000 based on desired yield, the investor still won't go beyond their maximum ITV. 

Look for a place where you can secure items that you do not want tenants to have access to. 

Being a 20 year mortgage expert and real estate investment veteran, we used our mortgage company to secure below market financing.

experience: I’m on my 3rd flipage: early 40sday job: brand and web design/development retirement savings: noneI want to learn about buy and hold to secure having SOMETHING for retirement!

Just swinging for the fences herePortfolio Loan or Blanket Loan: Use the combined equity of both properties to secure a new loan.

Loan interest is deductible based on the use of the loan, not the asset securing the loan. 

It's like only using weight to measure fitness.