While sophistication of your equity partners (private money lenders) will vary between residential and commercial, the principle of raising private capital is the same.You need to develop your own system which allows a constant stream of PML even when you don't need the funds and/or don't have an active deal under contract.For example; I raise private capital by offering free educational workshops for people with self-directed IRAs.

Potential for manipulation: Some agents may be using this argument to discourage sellers from allowing buyers and their agents to negotiate commissions directly.3.

Travelers, Farmers, Steadily are some who allow this model.

Theres so many problems, this is a team deal scenario and one needs rules;  never take a contract less then 7 days prior to the auction, and NEVER NEVER N E V E R close allowing the seller to stay in the house after closing. 

This approach avoids downtime and lets you start earning right away.Future Bookings:Taking over bookings can get tricky since Airbnb doesn’t allow direct transfers between accounts.

I don't think the typical sub-to deal would lead to equity skimming because they are likely close to foreclosure and there isn't enough time to rent the unit back out and make money allowing the unit to go to foreclosure.

This allows investors to choose the most profitable and profitable areas for investment.

Mid term rentals allowed too.

The cash you have on hand in liquid reserves allows you to focus on properties that "Are Not" turn key and could use a little TLC or renovation. 

Banks never allow residential mortgage affordability to be based on the income of the property itself