We're very in the beginning of the thought process of how can we see family more often without it costing an arm and a leg. 

Private lenders often offer more creative solutions, like interest-only payments or custom timelines, which can be a game-changer if you’re working on a unique project.

Quote from @Tom Gimer: @Jay Hinrichs We essentially have an in-house abstractor (Salt Abstracts — MD; M&M — DC), so when I REALLY need it I can have title in ~1 hour.I try not to be that demanding often but it’s a nice resource to have access to. not everybody has an abstractor on Speed dial LOL..

Depends on the Class of the property/tenant.Class A, you may just have occassional maintenance issues.Class B, more maintenance issues, some tenant payment issues, some tenant drama.Class C, a lot of maintenance issues, a lot of tenant payment issues, a lot of tenant drama.Class D, too much to list.

In addition, a DIL does not automatically satisfy the underlying mortgage/DOT so if you accept a deed from the DIL grantee you may find a title insurer will require a release or sat of it before insuring.We have often used a “friendly” foreclosure instead of deed in lieu when we needed to “wipe out” liens junior to ours before taking property title.   

You can do 20% down, but often won't cashflow. 

. - What type of tenant do you think will live in a Class D property?

They often have access to off-market listings and can also help you navigate on-market listings on MLS.

I see it often - so much so that we decided to put in place, a five part process as part of our due diligence. 

A buyer's agent often knows the seller's agent from previous transactions and knows how they work and there usually would not be a question about this.2.