No more googling about installment methods, wondering if double closings are still possible, or hunting for closing attorneys who'll go along with it.Instead, you can close on the property as an ACTUAL BUYER using OPM (Other People’s Money).

If your goal is to get a certain reasonable outcome, then hunt for it.However, with that said, there is nothing wrong with getting less.

Start there.If you decide that market does not work for the numbers you are looking for, then the Easter Egg hunt begins.

Really hunt for a deal- remember if a property is cash flowing changes are the seller wouldn't be selling unless there is a point of distress.Just throwing it out there- I live in the Stroudsburg PA area- here I have seen rental rates and property value absolutely skyrocket post covid due to the migration of people out of NYC- maybe look for areas like that that are more up and coming.

As an investor myself, I'm constantly on the hunt for coastal value (hence our most recent Mexico STR and coastal Oregon since 2018) and having lived in many of the most desire-able coastal cities like Ft Lauderdale FL and Venice Beach CA, I'm convinced the Oregon Coast provides some of the strongest relative coastal value and particularly oceanfront property in the continental US. 

Also, keep always hunting for new job opportunities.

So, while a lender might have you approved for “conventional” financing when you get prequalified just verify with them that they are qualifying you with Fannie Mae specifically to get this benefit.Happy hunting!

If you got a HML to finance this one - I'd recommend keeping all of your receipts from the beginning so you don't have to go hunting for them, and risk them crinkled up in the back of your car when the time for your draw comes. 

I'm particularly passionate about BRRRR, Single Family, and Multi family propertiesOutside of real estate, I enjoy Hunting, Fishing and the outdoors.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

Hi James,happy to hear that you're hunting your first house hack!