I know everything may not go as planned but the principle and goal is the same.

Here in California, that essentially means that the buyers earnest money deposit wouldn’t be at risk regardless of what they did.

The act of raising the rent can make some tenants move out of principle and if you don’t have a large tenant pool, you’ll just lose money. 

You could find a lender that can go up to 80% LTV, thus even if there is this amount of closing costs, you still are ending up not bringing any money to the table, and essentially financing the fees. 

In a bear market, it’s essential to buy well below market value and stick to high-demand features buyers are prioritizing.High Inflation: During periods of high inflation, the cost of materials and labor often increases, cutting into profit margins.

I have a loan estimate from a lender that increases the loan amount by ~$3500 which essentially cancels out the out of pocket expenses, and reduces my rate to 7.5%.

Essentially someone that isn't hungry to get you into any property, but has your best interest in mind to get you in the right propertyTips / General Comments- Look at inventory first thing every morning- Go and see several properties - don't fall in love with the first one you see, and don't wait until the perfect duplex comes up to have it be the first one you see-understand how much work each property needs.

It looks to me like you would be essentially giving WWC a loan to be paid back through the property's earnings or a refy or a sale...and then you would get 65% of all proceeds after you get your invested capital back...Most syndications I have seen, the sponsors offers a preferred return (6-8%) on the investors' capital until the capital gets repaid in full.

It is essentially a promissory note/personal loan using the note as collateral. 

When approaching the seller about seller financing, especially given the unique nature of the property and potential challenges in selling it, it's essential to frame the conversation in a way that highlights the benefits for both parties.