and the property had a private dwelling value appraisal much higher than the public property appraiser claims. 

When my business partner and I were still flipping we bought a couple through Auction.com and we always used a private money lender to fund those and our other flips. 

I've toured the home and it is impeccable!

@Dan GroveAs a private money lender I agree with Nicholas' sentiment.

If you’re interested in exchanging further insights on best practices or have specific questions about structuring a VA program, feel free to send me a private message.Good luck with ramping up your direct-to-seller leads!

For short-term gains, options like private lending, where your IRA acts as the lender, can provide consistent returns through interest payments.

@Geoff Engel If you don't want to be a landlord but still want to be involved with investing you could be a private money lender for flips or in partnerships and bring the money to the deal.

Some lenders offer creative solutions, like a cross-collateralized loan, where they use your existing equity as security without refinancing the duplex.Another idea is partnering with private lenders or exploring a second-position mortgage, depending on your lender's terms.

Without taking a proper tour of the cabin and only driving by and seeing pictures of the inside.

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