You are probably asking "where do you guys come into play" well we are the ones that are facilitating this conversation because there falling out was so serious.

I'm looking to compile a checklist of sorts for myself to better facilitate the process (until I meet more private lenders and break up w/these HML's!).

I did give an opinion of what "creative financing" meant to me, basically finding unconventional or out of the box strategies utilizing your knowledge, assets and resources available to facilitate a beneficial transaction.

Knowing your market, knowing who is interested in that type of property and knowing how to facilitate the deal will work almost always, eventually.

Our situation is different being that HUD is the investor/owner, WF is just handling the servicing and facilitating the process.

Good point, the funds need to go through a facilitator and they won't be doing construction disbursements, you're also under the clock.

Hi All,I watched Al Aiello's video on LLC and he suggested forming a 2nd LLC as a lender in order to facilitate equity stripping for the LLC that holds the real estate.I understand the logic behind this but I don't know how it is done in reality without involving actual cash.Can someone help me understand how this is done?

Look closely at state law as some require a license to facilitate a sale transaction.

NYC has a very high price point, but if 5 crowdfund portals were to open and focus on even one neighborhood in Manhattan, that could represent 5M capital raised entirely by small contribution, of which that neighborhood would probably swallow up and ask for more.My point being, even the people setting up these portals can benefit and carve out a niche as 'facilitating brokers' as there won't be one dominating portal running the game like facebook or, shall I say ...biggerpockets?!

You need a license in Mo. if you manage or facilitate any sale or lease for an owner.If you own the property you will not need a license.Mo. is not really agreeable to the equitable interest angle, doing one deal will slide by, doing 20 deals you will be seen as being in the business and doing contract to circumvent law.All RE is local, you really need to look at what is customary in your area before leaning on strategies passed out on forums.Sandy, you are in Jeff City, the state regulators are just down the street, I'd pay real close attention as to what is expected in the neighborhood.I suggest you ask a local attorney as they will certainly know how such is viewed in that jurisdiction. :)