What the soil is will determine what kind of foundation you're able to have, because you have to build the foundation up high, the soil will determine what technique you're going to use.

I am wondering what creative financing techniques investers would use to finance this kind of deal.

Sure it may tougher to buy and hold property in the Golden State and make them cash flow UNTIL you learn some advanced techniques BUT If you can master MARKETING and Attracting good quality prospects to come your way there are wonderful Wholesale opportunities where you can work with other seasoned investors and learn as you earn. 

Spoiler Alert: the Tortoise vs. the Hare metaphor is still accurate.Outside of tax advantaged (IRA) or free money (401k assuming match)  once these are maxed than pursuing more  hare like techniques may be advisable under the right circumstances.

Maybe you could try it on a test board first.To learn the technique you can youtube.

This is just one technique of the Option's strategy of investing but can be a power tool in your investors toolbox to help you control more real estate and build wealth.An option is an agreement to you from the seller that gives you the exclusive right to buy a property during a specified time and at a predetermined price but does not obligate you to make the purchase - This is why it's called the Option agreement.You option to buy - You option not to buy.Option investing works when you want to control more real estate with limited out of pocket cash or credit and works if you:Have no credit!

One technique I have seen used is if your working with a seasoned property mgmt company, you are able to leverage them and have them communicate with the listing broker on certain items.

I have several goals, but a few I should share now:-My short term goal is to be an active member here on BP, asking questions to further my understanding of various investment techniques.

There is a ton of VERY informative articles, real life scenarios, and step by step instructions on various investment techniques, wholesaling included, written by BP members.

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