I am looking at 1 acre of land with a well and a septic already installed.  The lot is cleared and pretty much buildable.  The market is in the Berkshires in MA between Great Barrington and Catamount ski area.  I want...

If you’re serious about doing deals, especially creative ones that most people don’t even consider, his community is worth every penny.

In addition to the different tracks @Chris Seveney descrubed, there is also good information on creative financing and seller financing (including what to avoid).

Have you considered creative financing options like joint ventures or seller financing to reduce reliance on outside capital?

I've been at this a while and have over 70% equity in my combined portfolio, and I'm over 50 years of age, so I don't look at creative financing options. 

Also, a few private lenders or hard money lenders might have some more creative terms for multifamily, especially if you're open to considering that route.

If you are investing for the long game, I say go for it - we have to be creative in this market to make things pencil. 

Took about half a year to learn how to walk, talk and even eat again, but bounced back to my love for real estate investing and the two things that transitioned me from just wholesaling to actually buying deals as an investor was creative finance and private money.Bought my first rental property in Easley, S.C. owner finance and one of my best rentals I still own today was bought subject-to! 

Seller Financing or Creative Structures – If the seller is open to financing, you may be able to negotiate terms that reduce the need for a traditional down payment.

Hey @Matthew AllenIt’s a creative strategy that could work in the right circumstances, but there are some risks to consider.