Also if someone wants to do something custom/unique, they may not be able to with the passive investment.

Although this is unique in that its such a highly visible marketing effort. 

What are some unconventional creative financing strategies you've personally used or encountered in real estate investing that led to unexpected success, and what lessons did you learn from those experiences?

We will create a unique website for each property which will increase its desirability.

I understand that everyone has unique goals, and responses will vary depending on those objectives.

It’s fantastic to see you and your wife diving into real estate investing, especially in the Detroit market.Detroit has some unique opportunities for rentals, and there’s a lot of potential for growth.

Am not sure if you offer any pods or coffee included but would suggest buying the large 80-100 count boxes and having a small decorative basket/display with about 10 starter complimentary pods on each stay.

Lease Options: Structure a lease option for the property you're flipping, allowing you to control the property while securing financing through the lease payments.By combining these strategies, you can create a unique financing plan tailored to your specific project and financial situation.

Evaluate the inventory: Take inventory of all your furniture, decor, and kitchenware.

If you can find smaller local banks in the market you pick they may have more unique products that they keep on their balance sheet or try and do the 5% down conventional on a 4-unit  FHA's self-sufficiency test applies to both 3 and 4-unit properties.