GetSmart - The 203K or Home Equity loan are two that I am currently looking into.....thanks.If you know of other "Creative" financing methods, please feel free to share.

Being a little knowledgeable about real estate prompted me to expand on the idea of how to get one (real estate in New York is expensive) in a creative manner and having some knowledge about creative financing also prompted a larger goal (instead of an apartment how about a loft building with apartments for rent or sale).

Although the deal didn't work out, I admire your ability to view it from a best/highest possible use standpoint---in this market, investors need to get creative with respect to value creation...Regards,Scott Miller

We have 8 months to prepare for our first flip.

basically, "creative financing" makes that whole schtick possible.

(I know I am stretching the question a bit, but hopefully you see where I-and probably some creative people-are going with that!).

Unless you are providing the equivalent of a mil-spec for the scope of work, there is a tremendous variable in materials, application, preparation, workmanship, project management, and 1001 other details.

The renovation and monthly payment are killing me.Or any other creative ideas.......make me an offer.

Get creative!

Jeff,To expand on what John said ... all six are the right answer.Just depends on what the question (read the deal) is.But be prepared to switch from one to another i.e. multiple exit plans.Question #1 ... private investors (aka silent partners or HMLs) ... no, not that hard.