That is how I have structured it so that I don’t have a ton of my own money into the deals.

I would use the Lender tab here on BP to call around and find a lender or broker you may want to work with and compare loan structures and pricing. 

Quote from @Scott Tennell: For real estate investors who have worked with private money lenders, what strategies have you found most effective in structuring deals to ensure both parties are protected and the funding process runs smoothly? 

There can also be chemicals in the treated lumber that are harmful to the environment.Invest in a good screen or built in door system.  

I do this as there is so many different ways persons choose to do such, so many different fee structures, so I keep it off and I tell clients UP FRONT to keep that in mind and add what is specific to there situation.   

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

My HOA pays for everything related to the structure and my cash flow is $200 after HOA dues so I only tend to keep 2 months of rent in reserves per unit + the tenant deposit

Some tenants even sort based on sub-structure so just making sure all of the details are as precise as possible. 

However, the structure isn’t about charity—it’s about balancing returns with long-term community impact.Returns Through Cash Flow: Our real estate assets will cash flow, generating returns for investors over the first 20-30 years.Reinvestment for Sustainability: A portion of the profits will be reinvested into community programs to create a more stable tenant base and reduce turnover.Long-Term Value Creation: By focusing on economic development and housing stability, the portfolio grows in value over time, benefiting both the community and investors.3.

Actually the IRS does not tell us what we can invest in, only what is disallowed (life insurance contracts and collectibles).Allowable investments for SDIRA investing include the following:Residential real estate, including: apartments, single family homes, and duplexesCommercial real estate Undeveloped or raw landREITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts)Real estate notes (mortgages and deeds of trusts)Promissory notes Private limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and C corporationsTax lien certificatesOil and gas investmentsPrivate stock offerings, private placementsJudgments/structured settlementsGold bullion Factoring investments