Instead of obtaining a mortgage from a bank, the seller extended a loan to me to facilitate the purchase.

We did this to help facilitate their retirement as we are able to rent it back to them at a discounted rent that works for their budget.

Note that an investment realtor is not the same as an "investor-friendly" realtor.Residential or "investor-friendly" realtors facilitate the buying and selling of homes.

.- Faster approvals: Private lenders can facilitate quicker transactions.Cons:- Higher interest rates: Private financing can come with higher interest rates.- Limited availability: Finding private lenders might be more challenging than traditional lenders, and they may have a limited pool of funds available-Lack of Regulation: Private financing aren’t always subject to the same regulations as traditional lenders so that could lead to unscrupulous deals.Creative FinancingPros:- Flexibility: Creative financing methods like lease options, seller financing, or subject-to deals allow for creative structuring of transactions.- Increased purchasing power: You might be able to purchase properties that you wouldn't qualify for through traditional methods.- Potentially lower upfront costs: Creative financing can involve lower or deferred down payments.Cons:- Complexity: Creative financing methods can be complex and require a thorough understanding of legal and financial implications.- Risk: Non-traditional methods might involve more risk for both the buyer and the seller.- Limited applicability: Creative financing might not always be an option.CrowdfundingPros:- Diversification: Crowdfunding allows you to invest in a variety of properties with smaller amounts of money so you can get into larger projects and diversity your portfolio.- Access to larger deals: You can participate in larger real estate projects that might be out of reach on your own.- Limited personal involvement and liability: You're more of a passive investor and you liable for just your investment amount.Cons:- Limited control: You have limited influence on the project and property management decisions.- Fees: Crowdfunding platforms often charge fees, which can impact your overall returns.- Market Risk: Real estate markets can be unpredictable, affecting the success of the project and the potential returns for investors.What have been your experiences with these methods?

There are also conventions that will facilitate a creation of a team that will help to guide you and point you in the right direction. 

He should have charged you appropriately to facilitate that.

Whatever I can do to facilitate just let me know.

They'll help facilitate a conversation and reach a compromise.3.

He also manages all finances of the property - paying bills, contractors, facilitating maintenance, etc (with my signatures, of course), so I'm as hands-on or hands-off as I want to be.  

He's also very good at and willing to support your needs, as a remote investor, by facilitating inspections and access to the property for estimates, etc.Feel free to PM me or email me at my private email address below, if you would like his name & number.