Hi Ashley, We have found what works well for us, as well as our clients is to ask them during the on boarding process if they have any preferred contractors.  

The investor who bought this home owns an asset that is cash flow positive from day one and one that will benefit from all 5 profit centers of rental property investing for many years to come.

ASSET BASED LENDINGNote: Hard money is defined as average loan size under $2M, average loan hold duration under 2 years, and not a bank. 

I am a realtor and wholesaler, and I get some buyers looking for owner financing, some sellers need/prefer getting cashed out and there are some lenders I work with who can provide the financing however they run out of funds sometimes.

Initially they said they would make payments to me and crap like they have millions in assets, just no liquid assets. 

At the current scenario, without knowing anything about you or your properties I will recommend either to look at a loan from your assets using DSCR loan.

Can pay cash but prefer to finance part of it How did you add value to the deal?

Definitely a personal preference.

However, what if you prefer simplicity, limited risk, and are living off of the income? 

Your understanding of NOI, deal negotiation, and long-term strategy are assets that make you stand out.