.• That the grantor/mortgagor was insolvent at the time of the execution of the deed.An estoppel affidavit (executed and acknowledged by the grantor/mortgagor, attesting to the fairness of the transaction, the consideration exchanged, the value of the property, and other factors showing an intention to make a genuine transfer) or a recital (inserted directly in the deed) are supporting documents used to forestall challenges to these transactions.State law and local title standards must be consulted in regard to the consideration and treatment of deeds in lieu of foreclosure.What a GREAT post!   

If we include investments in mortgage loans (trust deeds), real estate partnerships, REITs as well as direct property ownership, I’m at about 80%.  

It's about to be your small business.

Hi Brett - local PM here - we have a few development projects, small multifamily and tonwhouses that we are gearing up for sale in the next 6 months.

Marketing & Bookings: Besides Airbnb and Vrbo, what strategies help drive direct bookings?

For example, in Dec I had one property 100% direct/VRBO which historically 40% Airbnb.

Just stating that waiting will also likely make the cost of what you want to buy go up if the last 98 years of real estate data provides the future direction.

Usually there's a lockup period (often three years) in note funds, so you can't use that cash to do direct note investing.  

I have a small landscape business (less than 7 workers) of over 30 years and have run my business out of my home for the past 25 of those years.

This helps prove your direct participation.Proof or Documentation – Keep receipts, invoices, emails, or even before-and-after photos as evidence of your work.