A recent article in the Remodeling Magazine (a publication for professional contractors) made the case that if you don't mark up your subs by 40% you might loose money as a GC.

I have a 9-5 that I want out of but want to secure at least my first property prior to leaving it.

Given that the house is paid off but has $27K in back taxes, you could offer to cover those taxes upfront in exchange for favorable terms on the remaining balance—like low (or no) down payment, and small monthly payments.You could also negotiate for a subject-to deal where you take over the property subject to the taxes, while still securing control of the property for your BRRRR strategy.

Your going to need to show proof of rent payments and/or short term rental income.If your buying a primary 2nd home and intending to use it as an investment property I would strongly refrain from that activity; especially if your posting about it in a public forum ;).Best of luck.

Alternatively, you could take a loan against your 401k for that initial amount.Once you’ve secured the property and paid the 5%, you can then work with a private money lender (PML) to close on the property once the deed is ready. 

I'll pass.Very rookie question for you, @Patrick Roberts and everyone else here: I thought that post-Dodd-Frank, the barrier for mortgage lender accreditation/licensing was essentially raised to a point that HML’s and private lenders were effectively iced out of securing loans with a mortgage or DOT.

Another option may be to secure the loan using primary residence as collateral. 

You need a securities license to sell securities.

Each loan type will also have a number of fees that you will need topay to secure the funding (eg. you will be paying the broker for commercial,whereas the lender pays the broker in residential financing).My best recommendation is to talk with alocal commercial mortgage broker specializing inmultifamily lending.

I've been waiting a while before I share all the details and start working with the feds and local authorities along with the news until I finally get this lien on the church to secure my 2.5M+ along with a local Pastor of a Mega Church who believes God gave him a miracle and owes me nothing but also best friends with Will Platt.