•If it’s a desirable area, tenants will still rent as long as the price is competitive and they feel confident in the property’s flood resilience.

All have performed well and rent easily.

A smart seller/listing agent will likely require a large EMD to tie you to performing on your offer, so be prepared for that. 

Partial notes are just a partial note in the loan's yield (not the loan itself) and in most cases, a second position on the loan (both upside and downside) by contract terms with Aloha. 

Hard money and private investing are both ways to finance flips, but they work a little differently.Hard money loans are typically from companies or private lenders that specialize in short-term, high-interest loans.

We don't reach that point until we have had the opportunity to understand what an investor wants, their motivations, long-term goals, and risk profile.  

I have had a long term interest in purchasing an investment property and I'm looking to be smarter about this.

You’d need a clear exit plan and enforceable lease terms to protect your investment.Think about the following:Tenant Risk – Can they truly recover financially, or will you face another eviction situation?

If upfront savings matter, closing personally and transferring later may work, but if long-term protection and simplicity are priorities, paying for an LLC loan upfront is worth considering.

In terms of structuring the deal you can do it however you want as long as it is legal, ethical and agreed upon by both parties.