Sorry for the lengthy post.

I have a few good lenders that are eager to help when I already own the property and it's time to pull my cash out, but when it comes to a quick purchase I don't have any takers on funding it up front with out the lengthy loan process, and the typical down payment no matter what the LTV is.I'd appreciate any advice.Ben

As outlined above, arms-length is the way to go (it looks as if you've learned about this as well) because all the banking rules are cut out and the lender actually becomes the bank - setting terms (full payout on sale of property if shorter than 1 year term), interest rates (any agreed upon rate), and even the maximum funding - up to 100% ARV if they are willing to take a larger risk.

I went back to the data, and after some lengthy analysis, I chose a city I’d never been to before: Omaha, Nebraska.

A lengthy holding period can eat your lunch so make sure you have good margins.

You have a clean title so you dont need insurance because a judge declared it guaranteed (Guarantee deed/Warranty deed).This is why I personally dont do tax leins because its lengthy.

I use a simple yet lengthy land trust.

Sure occasional inconveniences crop up, but what AirBNB did was beyond terrible, and has motivated me to work on separating from them - but that's going to be a lengthy process.

@Tyrone Adams -  There are a lot of caveats, and scenarios where folks have discussed this at length. I

July 2017I'm sent the application packet which is extremely lengthy in requirements and background info, etc.