@Dave Foster interesting, I didn’t realize this route existed.

With this route you can purchase a turn key property and expect to lease the property immediately or purchase an existing rental from an investor that doesn't require rehab and has strong numbers. 

There are no existing structures on the land—it’s a vacant lot.  

I'm not sure if the program is still going on, but has definitely revitalized a lot of the area when it was once destined to follow the way of other older cities that are aging out of existence both in terms of people and property. 

If you have a credit card with a high limit or a line of credit on the existing duplex that might give you some wiggle room.

Let's talk about the 'upcoming economy transition'.Right now, investing in private placement syndications makes even more sense than ever. 1/3 of the dollars every created were willed into existence over the last 1.5 years, and with the cervesa sickness policies enacted, this is driving the dream of homeownership more and more unaffordable.We are going to see record rental demand going forward with huge housing unit shortages in many markets.Both passive investment in syndications and buying SFHs can fit this role, but owning rentals suffers from all the issues I outlined in my first posts.I'm usually funding 4-6 deals a year, and even with this cash position in portfolio is getting uncomfortably high.

My buddy sold for ~$500k over its existing use value and no contingencies and did not even convey existing tenant’s deposit.  

Luckily for me the state of Florida has state level protection which bars municipalities from passing new or amending their existing laws.That said, I am seeing cities like City of Saint Pete crack down and are enforcing their laws for the first time in years.  

Think of it like buying an existing performing business.

A 50% LTV on a $120K house at 7%, 30 year Am results in a $400/mo interest payment.The cashflow on your existing duplex goes to $1,000 per month, but now you can buy another just like it so yoru cashflow goes to $2,000 per month.