Regarding privacy, the land trust can hep a little if properly structured with nominee trustees.  

If you want to structure it like a real estate agent, just connecting seller and buyer, then getting commission, then you need to be licensed.

I know this is not a traditional method but it works for me because to collect that money up front would pay for my holding costs for 2 months regardless of wether or not they come up with the rest.  

@Joshua Bailey every brokerage is different, and some brokerages have different fee structures for their agents.

Can you guys share any unique method to offer the seller without insulting with low ball offer.

Mike, is there a way to structure a deal, so the $1500 attorney fees, $400 title report, $800 escrow, 3 months mortgage payments, utilities, and any other cost not mentioned other than the equity cost you mentioned in your previous post can be paid out of the seller's equity at closing?

These people will be a part of your team and will help you streamline your deals.Finally, once you do have a deal brewing, bring the deal here so the experienced investors can analyze it and help you structure it correctly.Happy to help in any way I can. 

I've personally used the BRRRR method by buying low enough, value add, and refinancing. 

If I used private money for the down payment on a property (single family to a four plex) how would you structure the deal?

I am trying to figure out what are the best terms to structure on a deal like this, as far as the owner/seller finance goes?