There is certainly a lot of "unknowns" and the old adage, "You can't go broke taking profit" certainly seems to be playing a factor. 

Especially when they are using a 1031 exchange so that tax benefit is playing into their ROI.

I will continue to invest in SB if possible but it is definitely an appreciation play more than a cash flow.

Play fair with sellerSee full details: https://www.jingjingyu.org/how...Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Unfortunately too they already signed a listing agreement with another Realtor so I can’t play that card.

@Christy Philippoff cash for keys is playing with fire unless you are very experienced.

Your DTI will not play a role. 

There might be plays in the commercial space right now with the effects of the pandemic, but I know little to nothing about that world right now.That's why i'm personally investing out of province (despite desperately wishing I could stay local)

I’m curious if any of you would share some manner of “risky” financing that you engaged in, from top-of-buying power down payment + conventional financing to short-term or private lending that you really weren’t sure how you were going to pay off, but you played right, worked out, and you and your lenders were happy with the results?

Just to be clear, the play here is to purchase a fixer upper for say $100k cash, put $20k into it, have it appraise for $150k, and then take out a traditional 80/20% loan.