I just had tenants move out of my investment property (duplex) without paying for the last month's rent, and the damage they inflicted onto the property exceeds their security deposit amount.

Private lenders or even creating a small syndicate with a group of investors might also be worth exploring, especially since you can point to your uncle’s track record and your own experience managing rentals as a selling point.If timing is tight, you could look into a bridge loan to secure the property while figuring out a more permanent solution.

This is the first time I've heard of such a thing as a land swap, especially between a municipality and a private entity.

For short-term gains, options like private lending, where your IRA acts as the lender, can provide consistent returns through interest payments.

Also, a few private lenders or hard money lenders might have some more creative terms for multifamily, especially if you're open to considering that route.

I first got started in real estate investing working for a real estate private equity firm in NYC.

Most work this way: Rates: 10% to 14% (Most Deals are 12%)Terms: 1 Day - 24 Months (Most Deals are 6 months)Fees: 2-5 points(%) of loan amount paid at closing (Most Deals are 3 points(%))Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000 (For loans less than $200,000 we charge $2,500 minimum)Max Loan: 65% of After Repair Value(ARV) 100% Rehab Financing Available (Require 20% of purchase price down payment or cross-collateral)Closing Timeframe: 48 Hours - 3 Weeks (Most Deals are 10 business days)We have private lending partners throughout the entire United States that cover the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.

If you are tight on cash, then you want to use the lender that has the least up front charges to minimize your contribution.When I need to close fact I use private money.

I'm in a number of social groups for private lenders and have run into a lot of scams.

Leveraging our market connections, we identified the property’s potential and negotiated favorable terms directly with the seller, securing it at a highly competitive price.