@Brendan Famoly  If you have the means to get a conventional, long-term, low-interest loan then I don't know why you would want to go personal money since that will likely be short term, higher-interest.  

Originally posted by @Brendan Famoly:@Frank Procopio thanks for reaching out!

Hi Jeffrey, I highly recommend you read Brendan Turner's book on investing with no or low money down. 

Hi Gabe, As Brendan Turner says if the deal's good enough the money will come. 

@Brendan JonesWhatever vehicle you might use, it would have to transfer the ownership to the buyer in order to be considered a sale.

You've received some great advice on here so far from the other BP members.I don't think getting licensed is the best route for all of the reasons cited by @Brendan Markle.That being said, keep weighing the pros and cons of investing in Philly and NYC and consult professionals in both markets if you need some help narrowing down your options.If you're looking at NYC, I'm 99% sure house-hacking will be your best bet.

That's incredible to hear Brendan, I'm glad most of your tenants are still paying.

Also, for getting the right mindset, the Golden Ticket by Brendan Burchard or Zig Ziglar See You at the Top (also, Secrets of the Close is great) .

@Brendan Dwyer thank you for the tips!

It's unlikely that you can take out a loan for the DP, @Brendan Shane, since that would make you 100% LTV and your primary lender won't like that.