Creative Financing: What creative financing methods have you found success with in tight markets (e.g., seller financing, lease options, etc.)?

Depending on the lender's protocols, either traditional or virtual appraisal methods may be employed.

I'm looking to build a 2500 sq ft two level ecofriendly single-family home which incorporates natural surrounding into the design, I'm trying to figure out what my cost should be for architectural plans: elevation, floor plan, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, etc.  

I'm eager to hear about any unconventional methods or creative approaches that could enable me to invest in real estate despite my limitations.Additionally, I'm working on expanding my skill set by taking online courses in game development and gaining experience in website design and app development.

These places will be more expensive, for a reason.Now I do think that there is some opportunity in certain areas of upstate NY for short term rentals, however upstate NY is not a well established travel destination so your occupancy will probably be low and highly seasonal but this method is viable.

I followed a very similar approach as well and I must say that this method works not only for your first property, but for the future portfolio.

Find your local comps and use @Luke Carl 's Enemy Method. 

So I basically don't know how to swing a hammer, and I don't think I really have much talent (or natural interest) in learning construction?

My long term goals are to own LTR’s and use the BRRR method.

I am not currently house hacking, but this allows me to rent the home for a profit when we move out in 6 months, which would be impossible if I took out a new loan to purchase.I have blog post on this topic if anyone wants a little more of a deep dive into the powerful strategy of combining these two methods!