The eventual income from real estate will supplement our retirement and SS so we can do the things we want to do with our time.The best part is our kids will be in a much better place financially due to this and it can change our family tree forever.Funding:HELOC on CondoW2 JobsLightStreamEstimated Equity:4/18/2023 - $165k4/19/2024 - $207kEstimated Value of Assets:4/18/2023 - $232k4/19/2024 - $1MNothing wildly impressive for equity growth, but if our portfolio property values average 3% growth annually, we are getting $30k in appreciation instead of $7k.

BP's team has let me know that I may not attach full third party market reports due to my business phone number which appears on the market reports, so I have parsed some of the market data from them to include in this post along with data from the MLSwhich was pulled on 4/18/2024.

On our 3rd party financing forms it has space for 1st and 2nd loans. 

That's the part I was trying to avoid, especially as an out of state investor.Still, I appreciate your reply, definitely something to consider. 

I feel that if both parties understand the risks; if real estate investing is their business, if both parties are sophisticated and experienced investors, and both decide the risks are worth taking, then subject to can be a workable tactic.  

I would guess that successful arbitrage arrangements are fairly rare but are possible if you are able to provide value/service to all parties and all aspects of your business

Second, ALWAYS utilize a third party escrow company to keep the transaction as arm's length for the purpose of records and refinance with the bank later to buy you out.  

BP’s team has let me know that I may not attach full third party market reports due to my business phone number which appears on the market reports, so I have parsed some of the market data from them to include in this post along with data from the MLS which was pulled on 4/17/2024. 

This home can't be used for parties or events."

They don't work with everyone because sometimes the chemistry is not right between both parties, this is highly respectable in my books because it shows they aren't only looking out for their own interest but also the investors.