Most of the advice you get on BP is limited to the real estate sand box (duh.) - in 2025 your energy is better spent on a business than a duplex that cashflows $200 or less.

Unlike banks, which offer limited loan options, brokers have access to a wide network of lenders, including niche and non-traditional financing sources.Here’s what they do:Assess your financial situation to determine your borrowing power.Compare multiple loan products to find the most favorable terms.Negotiate rates and terms with lenders on your behalf.Guide you through the application process, ensuring you meet all requirements.Example: Suppose you have a lower credit score or unconventional income sources.

Yes, this comes with some risks and limitations and this strategy is not for someone without any reserve as it will put them in a very bad financial position.Thank you

Valuing your time and understanding your limits and skills will make a big difference in the equity you build, the quality of the work and your sanity. 

there just aren’t many sold properties in the neighborhood in the last 3 months and even out to 6 months is limited.  

They don't have to be complicated or expensive to set up but can help limit your exposure and shield other assets in the event someone wants to come after that.

This does not align with buying most buildings in cash.Once you progress in your investing efforts you may come across more UHNW individuals, family offices and institutions who would take the lower return for limiting risk (all cash deal).

Conversation is no different, motivation is definitely there, but telling someone, face to face, for this deal to make sense; 1 they over paid for the property, 2 they are gonna have to take a 40k loss in less than 12 months.

@Hitanshu ShahDon’t expect to recover losses—it’s usually not worth the time or cost.

@Lincoln Waite Here is a great example of over complicating things into a net loss.