You've been very helpful and I appreciate your sharing your expertise. 

It would typically be negotiated in cases where the developer or engineer is adding significant value through their expertise, connections, or risk management

They were realistic about the outcomes, so we went the practical route.

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

Thanks in advance—I look forward to learning from this community’s expertise!

Start with your primary, rent out any spare bedrooms "house hack"Use that to practice upgrades, kitchen, bathroom, curb appeal... etcNow you have experience as a landlord and flipper, use that to buy a distressed propertyAdd 40% equity to the property through home makeover, refinance into a low cost mortgageNow you are cashflowing a healthy margin on a second property, use that to build equity over time, cashout later and buy your duplex/quad.If it's going to take you 10 years to save up a down payment for a small apartment building, yeah it makes more sense to start growing your portfolio with cheap SFR flips instead.Every market is different, every borrower is different, every property is different, it would be ill-advised to recommend anything without recognizing the individual's nuanced goals and objectives with their next acquisition.

Otherwise, I think this strategy is a good practice to help you feel if you really want to be a landlord.

The broker’s expertise in structuring these documents can significantly enhance the investor’s chances of obtaining the necessary funds.Communication is another cornerstone of a successful partnership between private money brokers and real estate investors.

This means they will have practically complete control over whom to rent, how much to rent for, and how much to charge for repairs, etc.

.: Hi All,Was hoping to tap the groups expertise on explaining/guiding me on financing options.