Bank financing is very tough for anyone starting out so HML is generally ( unless you use your own cash or cash in your network) the only funding there is.. the goal has to be though moving towards bank financing so you get the best deal possible.. right now I am at 1/2 point and 7% and my bank pays for my appraisals.

If you pay cash, you don't have to cover the cost of a mortgage.

Let's say $300k, you then agree to the purchase price but add your own terms (ex. 0% interest, 5% down, 16 years to pay back).This way, you're paying (example) $1,800/month but renting the property for $2,400/month and pocketing the difference.Anyone have success doing such a thing?

Now, you need to figure out how to find deals and pay for them.

Most agents paying for leads are inexperienced, which is why they need to pay for leads.Look for an agent with a minimum of 15 years of active experience.

If you have more than one LLC, each LLC should have its own set of accounts.Checking: Collect all income here, then use it to pay bills, the mortgage, or maintenance.

Sometimes tapping into that equity for a strategic reinvestment can pay off big.How do you feel about your portfolio’s performance overall?

100% financing, no payments, financing in extra "cash out" money upfront so you can do a rate/term refi once you pay them off... 

(If someone isn't paying rent, I don't consider their income - in the City of Portland, I can't legally.)

HI @David SohnSituation 1: You don't pay for your brokers fee:In this situation you are not paying for a buyers agent and they would be paid via the seller.