WE  do both  give me a call and I can explain but depends on where the tax advantage is

Yes, it's secured and if you have to foreclose you can sell and recoup at least some of your investment.

Taxes are private, 1099 are private.  

I should have been more clear...I actually have a BLOC with multiple properties securing the interest.

I can’t imagine the returns you would have to generate. 22% federal tax, plus 8% state tax, plus 10% penalty.

How do you pay for the tax and insurance?

I'm looking for the cleanest & most visible way to access payment history, see amortization schedule, tax documents, etc- much like bank softwares provide. 

Just a heads up this will not be tax free, it will be a pro-rated exclusion.

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