Can I just fill out a grant deed myself and create a loan document and have them both recorded together?

They would not be recording a lien or anything, just giving me the funds to purchase cash.

Well, I heard about this tactic, and was so excited to try it out until I tried looking through Jackson County’s public records portal here in Kansas City.

We’ve since implemented stricter due diligence practices, like deeper tenant screening, verifying payment histories, and cross-checking financials with third-party records.

(virus lockdowns, natural disasters, record-high interest rate hikes, etc.) 

reality is you need capital to start once you get a track record things can change.but its going to be very difficult to find folks that front 100% to you starting out.

Work with a CPA for tax strategies, leverage each partner's strengths, and keep communication open while maintaining detailed records and hiring professionals to streamline operations.Good luck!

For costs, you’ll typically need to budget for title insurance (usually around 0.5%-1% of the purchase price), attorney fees (varies but can range from $500-$2,000 depending on the complexity), and closing costs (might include recording fees, escrow fees, and other admin costs—generally $500-$2,000).

The manager had all the maintenance records, so we knew going in that the previous owners had let them slip a bit.

In the future I will likely use a combination of a leasing agent for doing showings and a virtual assistant for handling leases, marketing, recording rents and calling for collections.