I'm always interested in a unique approach to marketing.

Yes this is nothing new to the big boys & girls out there, but new to me as I have only purchase new completed places.This is the current bus. model that worked on my building1-build/buy new & hold(unique duplex like SFR - thus hi quality tenants)2-cash flow-not great but good3-exit by selling as condos (30% higher value than the whole duplex structure)These are the rough number on one current duplex:-150K 0.4 acres land purchase for ONE duplex (an average - extremely hard to find)-300K Build and contractors fee-20K City utilities (can save here w/ tear down-Utililitie in place & easy to permit)-Appraised at 470KWith these numbers there is no deal/money to be made upfront unless the appraisal rises or the land price drops.

Both strategies have big challenges and their own unique headaches so it's easy to get sick of your current problems and quickly decide to change course.

.- Laws are unique in each state.

This is a unique angle, for sure.So that I can say that I learned something today, how do YOU make money doing this?

Perhaps it sounds silly I set this up before a deal, but if I dont I wont even make a move, its just me.For a name Im thinking KC Unique Solutions LLC.

It's your best chance to find your qualified and desired renter in your unique area, and here's why...It was almost painful to read all the good common-sense advice of the folk above given to you without realizing what a unique area La Canada Flintridge is - a peaceful oasis next to an otherwise gang-ridden area that is North East Los Angeles.

One unique thing about Detroit compared to other large municipalities is that Michigan's municipal funding system is completely whacked.

The best bet is to build a relationship with a local credit union or bank, sometimes they have a portfolio division and are willing to invest in you.Like I said, I haven't been in the business for a while and I currently deal with private investors now so I may be a little out of the loop but I hope this helps!

I agree with what Bill has said, but from a different angle and history of experience I have some other thoughts to include.In my past, I actually opened up a commercial loan division in one of the companies I use to run.