Have one of your buddies buy the deal.

Here are a few ideas I’ve seen work:Gap Funding (Second Position): Risky—like lending your buddy cash to fix his car, hoping he doesn’t crash it.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

Both my buddy and I have continued building here.  

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies who spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

And the funny thing is other family members believe it or not FAMILY members ask me why do I was my time and send comps to an investor buddy that already has the deal under contract off market and you get no commission!

Jim,, this reminded me of my 20 year high school reunion ( Cupertino High class of 74) I was talking to one buddy who was now a Cardiologist and had moved to Ohio.. mind you house in Cupertino at the time that used to be 30k 40k just 15 year prior were going to 600 to 1 mil for 1K sq ft to 2k sq ft..

My buddy Mike, for instance, found his first investment property through a tip from a local barista and talk about being at the right place at the right time.Regarding your credit score, while higher scores can open more doors, I've seen folks make strides with scores in the mid-600s.

Ha ha, this reminds me of a buddy of mine who I worked with when I first arrived.