With custom homes, the customer typically finances the entire project from start to finish in my market. 1.

A 401K loan would probably be your best bet since any interest you pay on the loan usually goes back into your 401K account so it's essentially interest-free.If that's not an option here's an interesting article about different funding options using retirement accounts: https://www.moneycrashers.com/401k-ira-withdrawal-...I'm not a tax or accounting professional and you should probably talk to one to get the best mitigation of potential tax liabilities.

I will take those that project 8-10% all day (as some say the boring investments / those that hit singles and doubles).The analogy when investing in real estate (VC type investments are very different), is I will stay at 65 MPH in the middle lane with my investments, as those that travel in the left hand lane at 75 MPH at times go faster then go slower, and at the end of the day they may get there a little faster, but it typically is not very noticeable to the person in the middle lane (and sometimes they do not get there faster).

On the executive leases, they are essentially mid-term leases, and can produce 5-7k per month in North Central. 

If you have an insurance claim with renters in the property and a homeowner policy I would expect the claim to be denied.The benefit of landlord insurance is that it will actually cover you, if you try to rent a house out with a typical homeowner policy you are simply not covered (even though you are paying premiums).Insurance is not where you want to go lowest bidder or look to cut corners - it is there to save your behind in the event of a major incident.

Things do happen and plans change so typically the bank will not care if payments are made.

What we typically find though is the people reaching out have no money and no experience.

I typically use my own cash for rehabs and deposit the budget into the checking account at the beginning of the project.

Turnkey properties are typically fully renovated and rented out, allowing investors to generate passive income from day one.Regardless of how investors get started, patience, persistence, and a willingness to learn are key attributes for success in real estate investing.

Typically higher down payment and higher interest, but an option nonetheless.