But if you wanted the second position lender to be empowered and motivated to make sure the first position loan is getting paid, one idea would be to have the second position lender give you the downpayment NOT in the form of a loan, but in the form of equity instead.  

I always renovate on the front end...then train tenants how to deal with issues themselves...and empower them to resolve issues themselves or by contacting professionals directly...plumbing, HVAC, etc...Reputable companies will verify work before proceeding and you can pay with a card online or on the phone when complete.

There is also the genre seeking financial freedom and the 100% passive income that can empower them to retire.All types of real estate investing, in some way, offer some form of ‘passive income’.

There is no use in empowering the wealth divide to the point where even fences will not suffice. 

Talk to your tenant and get to understand there situation (this empowers you to be the problem solver rather then the AH Landlord).  

I feel so empowered to make good decisions when I understand this numbers game.

I currently live in TX. where the laws seem to better empower the landlord to handle evictions and other tenant issues as they arise. 

I like your concept of helping to empower women as I have the same philosophy in construction with women.

Thanks you to the community, you’re all incredibly empowering!

It's about empowering people and that, to me, is awesome.I will give you my gut reaction - and maybe it is just based on my experiences and where I'm at now but -- to me it sounds like Rent-to-Own OR Lease-Option-to-Buy.