If so, how did you approach it initially?

I would think you should approach some local banks and see how they will handle your situation.

@Matt Powers there are endless possibilities and combinations of how you could approach this opportunity.

Real estate investing is a team sport and at different points in the game different players will play more important roles.

@Jackson Pudlo I have house hacked both ways, during my 20s and 30s in large SFHs and now as I’m approaching 50 I’m in a duplex where I rent one side and have a tenant in the other.

@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

I am new to creative financing and don’t exactly know the ins and outs of what would be the best way to approach this.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

I have a couple of funding options on the table and I’d love to hear your thoughts:Funding Approach: I have capital partners who are willing to fund 100% of the project in exchange for 50% of the profits.

What’s the best way to approach financing for a first-time investor?