The hard money lender I worked with was instrumental in closing quickly, and I partnered with a fantastic general contractor who helped me stay on track despite the challenges.

This site has been instrumental in getting me from 0 properties to where I am today. 

I left that job to join Roche Tissue Diagnostics where I repair medical instrumentation across the Midwest. 

But to my C4D's, the instrument I use to LEGALLY effect the exact same outcome as SubTo, I have had a grand total of 0 DOSC called, ever. 

Great tips @Collin HaysAnother "tip" is make sure you are working with a seasoned STR Realtor or your Realtor is conferring with someone like Collin a season STR Property Manager.At least once a quarter someone contacts me (as a PM) and either wants management or wants my opinion on a property and the property is illegally zoned or otherwise unsuitable for STR, although their Realtor is telling them otherwise. 

This means both parties have certainty upfront.Market Dynamics: Just like with other financial instruments, market changes may benefit one party over the other over time.

Pair the deal with a cash flowing instrument like a tbill, mortgage note, or some other form of fixed income to help yield too.

Hey Mike I wanted to know if I wanted to seel you my home with seller financing and I  wanted to transfer title to you the buyer. unlike contract for deed WHAT is the instrument they use in Wisconsin.

@William BohanVariety:  BDC's, MLP's, various closed end funds holding credit/debt instruments and/or MLP's. 

With your background you know damn right well that private real estate syndications are unsuitable for the VAST majority of visitors to BiggerPockets.