Unlike Bill G I did peruse the thread to get a flavor for it before posting...

I can think of some other schemes that wouldn't get you fined or have you end up in jail, but really, the sub-2 and option is probably the cleanest for you, first timer and with you using an attorney, cheaper to have them prepare the deal.If you have read 5,000 of my posts then you're a good guy, trying to do what is right, it's just so easy to get into contracts that end up with a predatory flavor, even if unintentional, look at contracts like a math equation, both sides should be equal, or close to it.You buyer just needs to pay rents, rent covers the mortgage on your sub-2, no issues.

I invest in duplexes located in Sacramento, because the cash flow in the Bay Area is almost non existent at my price range.I would suggest you look at as many properties as possible to get the true flavor for what this area has to offer.

Seems we're getting an international flavor here.You're already aware of your market and requirements so I don't know if our investing environment will be applicable for you.

They are good, bad and every flavor inbetween.

"Owner financing" can be offered with a FSBO or with a property listed on the MLS.There are many "flavors" of owner financing, and most of them have already been discussed frequently in the forums ...Keep in mind that the lower the downpayment percentage that you accept, the less protection you will have in the event the buyer defaults - they aren't paying you any longer, and you will incur expenses with foreclosing (and then getting them out once you get ownership back).

Anyway, there are so many flavors of RE investor, I'm hoping some more people chime in.

The problem with macro classes these days is that different schools are going to teach different theories, and even within the same theories, you'll get different "flavors."

The flavor of your deed will always be as a lender with a financial interest, until it is sold to the next owner.I think you might need to look at more conventional acquisitions even if you have a "new" attorney (brother-in-law) type.

Like Karen M. said there are many flavors to investing and many subtleties even within these flavors.As a buy and hold investor, I currently only invest in my local market.