.: Quote from @Xin-Ran Jiang: But when they bring up the syndication approach of LP+GP, that they will help me raising 35% down payment from private money in exchange of 65% share of ownership, I shocked.

Realistically, what would you want to see from a private lender?

I financed this deal through a private lender, which provided the flexibility and speed needed to close quickly.

I financed this deal using a combination of cash and a private lender.

Our sneaky duplex is a cozy, private guest suite tucked right inside our home.

Hello, I have a two-unit SFH (first floor unit & second floor unit which share a main entrance but have separate private entrances once inside the house), located in California (I know...).

If you want even less than that you'd need to use private money, partnerships, creative financing (owner financing, subject to, etc) for the most part

Private money How did you add value to the deal?

Depending on the investment and your current knowledge, this can take from 2 to 20 hours of research.2, Spend $400 - $600 for 2 hours consultation with an attorney who specializes in real estate IN THE STATE that the underlying property is located in.3.

My guess is that most have not learned and will spend the money over paying down debt.