I can appreciate a Boston native. curious if you've converted over to any LA teams (sports wise ha). 

This is a team sport.

The best thing about this game, it's a team sport.

If he finances the loan, he gets a monthly paycheck that he can spend and he's only taxed on the amount he receives.if he wants a big chunk now for a vacation or to buy a sports car or just to feel good, figure out how much he needs and try to negotiate a large down-payment and then finance the remainder.Recommend a couple options and then ask him to talk to his CPA and see how each option would impact him, how much he would save, and how much he would earn.

I am not familiar enough with the area, but it could be an option for people wanting to head to the beach, the everglades, or even see some of the sporting events in the area.

I drive an expensive sports car and none of the tire shops have my tires in stock.

Investing is a team sport. 

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so you get it appraised and pay for it in which you Do Not have to share with the seller.say it's a $100,000 after you get appraisal...you offer him a really low amount and he don't care because all he wants is a sports car anyway...you offer $50,000 and he takes it...then you go to a commercial lender with an LLC in hand and borrow 80% of the LTV or Loan to Value of the property because the bank requires you to 20% in yourself yet your putting it the free equity by getting such an amazing deal so it really is no money down and even better...you Got Paid To Buy It..!!!!

Apartment investing is a team sport.