Be a DON'T WANT-ER - always be willing and ready to walk if you can't get a good deal - And understand that you can always come back to that seller later and begin Second Stage NegotiationsAsk the 7 wordsAlways consider a subject to offerAlways ask for seller financingUse the Study Period Clause with right of possession to control properties without cashOffer seller participation - this is a great way to close dealsOffer something other cash - a note secured by your other equities, an unsecured note, a Principal only mortgage (using this technique you can offer more for the building since you are not paying interest - and as you know a direct reduction mortgage will pay off much faster.

@J Shoe I will start by saying consult with a personal attorney and CPA (and have them work together.)Typically people buy in an LLC just to keep their name off the record and for asset protection and operation agreements.As a sole investor a lot of people will buy in their personal name so they can more easily obtain quality financing, and then move the asset into the LLC.A lot of people of California use trusts (DSTs) to hold the asset, so they are not contributing to the problem of over taxation in CA, as CA has a franchise filing fee of $800 every year for each LLC.Just some things to think about, but find the professionals that can tailor a system for you personally.Cheers

A common way to build a portfolio quickly is to use creative, out of the ordinary, purchasing techniques.

Some techniques that worked a decade ago no longer have the impact they did due to the number of people that are buying mass marketed lists and blasting out cards and letters that are machine written.  

Many years ago, there was someone that had a technique of doing this which didn't violate the due-on-sale.

There are more hoops you have to jump through with inspections, building techniques and building materials.

Build-to-rent communities, purpose-built neighborhoods consisting entirely of rental units, are stepping in to fill this void, providing a viable alternative to traditional homeownership.Unlike traditional single-family homes or apartment complexes, BTR communities offer a range of housing options, from detached houses to townhomes and duplexes, tailored specifically for renters.

And that's not to pass judgment on you or others who employ leveraged techniques to investing in real estate.

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