You'd be surprised how often a deal can happen using this strategy but it is also important to run the numbers and make sure your COC return, etc are in line with your expectations.Probably the lowest risk is partnering because a seasoned investor will verify the deal (hence their participation) and likely take care of the initial money required.

Some lenders will require the money to go back on to the HELOC. 

looking to set up an STR in Tucson I’m having difficulty finding regulation requirements by the city.

He knows EVERYONE:)quick check they are NMLS licensed and state licensed so good on that end.. when they come to Oregon they will need to get state licensed here.. and in WA no license required.. you see a lot of lenders say they loan in NV but many are not licensed there..

This is a new requirement from the town (which we were not aware of) and while we have detectors in there now, they are not connected between the two sides. 

Padsplit as a company has greesed alot of palms to be an acceptable violatoin of zoning and business licensing requirments for a hotel. 

You should require the first month's rent paid in full before handing them the keys.Start the eviction process.

Using your $100K example, the 6% seller assist is far more valuable to this buyer than merely reducing the purchase price by $6K because the 6% seller assist is a $6,000 reduction in funds required to close whereas reducing the purchase price by $6K equates to less than a $200 savings (2.5% down payment + some incidentals).

Paying more upfront than required is not something i would ponder.Good luck

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