It seems like the investment can't be passive (you have to be "engaged in the management of the enterprise")USCIS Green Card Through Investment

We have already accounted for principal dilution in this scenario and all of the principals know the rules of engagement and should be fine with the arrangement if we drag in additional LPs.

In a time where we have the best prices in a generation on SFRs, along with banks reluctance to lend on small less-expensive properties, and investor's frustration with equity markets and low bond/CD yields creating a conducive environment to offer them something vastly better, I can't think of any topic that would potentially be more important to those trying to build a portfolio of 1-4 unit properties to critical mass.I am in the process of putting together the materials I plan to use for discussions with prospective private lenders, and it seemed a great opportunity to have a robust discussion on what others are doing, and engage in idea-sharing.What works for you?

Make sure you engage a competent attorney to make sure that you aren't violating securities laws.

That's the biggest challenge I have found in mortgaging such low priced real estate - high (relative to purchase price)entry fees associated with traditional lending even if the APR is low.

In either case, one challenge with a bullion sale is the 28% 'taxable event'.

Fill us in a bit more about yourself and your RE desires/interests.The key to getting the most out of this community is to stay active and engage the community in the forums and blogs.

My biggest challenge right now is fear of making a mistake and a general inability to estimate make ready costs.

I'm hoping to get my EM back - that was my biggest out of pocket, I don't expect to see the "engagement fee" (though he said he will send it - I'm sure it will get lost in the mail).

Now my challenge is finding the right burnt out deal.