The alternative is to hire a broker for a business that you form and own. 

Hello!My husband and I own 3 multi family properties. We found an amazing deal nearby that we want to BRRRR. We have the cash to purchase and rehab. However, my husband just took a part-time job as we’re making the tr...

(I've considered non-attorney alternatives that provide entity formation services, but prefer not to use those.)

@Gail K. https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/ends-debate-israeli-study-shows-natural-immunity-13x-more-effective-vaccines-stopping(Cliff notes in article.

The building's historic nature (I don't own any properties with structures less than 100 yrs old), its prime location in an upcoming part of downtown Jacksonville, and its price.

@Jason Johnson - given the nature of the building on our lot, the long term appreciation will mostly be in the land. 

Interested in hearing more myself - have been toying with the idea as the yields seem high, but naturally cars (unlike real estate) do not hold their value. 

@Ben Healy I would be concerned about a Heloc to buy a hold because of the nature of Helocs. 

It seems like many smart locks have too many bells and whistles for this application.Because the basement currently can be accessed by anyone -- I don't want to make any assumptions about who has left things hidden in my basement ceiling or who may or may not be trying to smoke in a basement with natural gas heating fixtures.

Alternatively, would you choose to keep these expenses since an HOC could in theory require a 1x fee if they are short on funds and need to do a major project like replace the windows, pave the parking lots, etc?