Nothing says that the compensation cannot be determined after the fact.

Quote from @Enrique Toledo: I came across a really good seller financing deal and I would like to purchase it as my first deal but I don’t have enough money for the down payment.can I use a lender of some sort to give me money for the down payment?

I've helped a lot of investors in your area, and I find that many of them end up purchasing rentals in the Central Valley for the very reason you mentioned.  

I can lend up to 100% of the purchase price and 100% of the rehab costs for experienced investors on 1-4 unit properties.

I work with out-of-state investors and would be happy to share my experience and how I can help you in your next investment purchase.

Purchase price: $230,000 Cash invested: $200,000Two homes on half an acre.

The city where you invest determines all long-term income characteristics.

Hi All,I have only been in Chicago for 5 months and purchase my first investment property (house-hack).

Are you purchasing an investment property or 2nd home?   

What type of property do you plan to purchase(Single, multi, commercial, etc) and where do you plan to buy it?