We did not borrow a dime to complete the project, we knew how we wanted to approach this project and thus far it has worked out to plan.

I have many tools I know I can use, whether passive or active advertising, but I am looking for maybe which specific is most effective and how to approach a seller after I have their attention.

Yes, definitely agree with approaching things from more than one angle.

Not really a valid approach unless you're doing it with a very very significant other or a friend you trust your life with.With regards to the second idea, I believe you'd have to refinance out of the FHA loan in order to do this, which more than likely would require money out of pocket to get the new financing to a 80% LTV unless you've added significant value to the property.

I'd begin with the broker, see what bases need to be covered and then approach an attorney, might make his job easier and cheaper for you.

The classic approach is to refi out some cash and buy another SFH for yourself.

I don't know how you deal with the Mello Roos in Ladera... approaching 2% on property taxes for homes on tiny lots with bad freeway access... yikes.

I'd approach every interaction (including posts on BP) without that bit of information in your mind and ignore it anytime he brings it up.

We always had this approach when buying property."

@Chris Attiliis - congrats on getting going and that's a smart approach for your 1st property.