What are some unconventional creative financing strategies you've personally used or encountered in real estate investing that led to unexpected success, and what lessons did you learn from those experiences?

If you can find smaller local banks in the market you pick they may have more unique products that they keep on their balance sheet or try and do the 5% down conventional on a 4-unit  FHA's self-sufficiency test applies to both 3 and 4-unit properties.

It will take you literally years to make that kind of money and it wouldn't be passive and you are likely working more hours with more stress.You are in a unique position.

Starting out in a high-cost-of-living area can be challenging, but it also presents unique opportunities if approached strategically.

Lease Options: Structure a lease option for the property you're flipping, allowing you to control the property while securing financing through the lease payments.By combining these strategies, you can create a unique financing plan tailored to your specific project and financial situation.

New roof, siding, soffit, fascia, flooring upstair, repair fencing, yard work/landscaping, new flooring upstairs, new vanities, kitchen remodel, new paint job What was the outcome?

What was the outcome?

I added value by doing cosmetic updates and transforming the curb-appeal.What was the outcome?

With platforms like Airbnb or Hipcamp, you can attract travelers looking for unique stays.

As an accredited investor you have access to hundreds of new potential syndications every month (and crowdfunding deals which are the same thing except are allowed to market on the Internet).You may want to start off on a site like CrowdStreet or FinResi , where you can view the variety ( different types of asset classes, strategies, stances) and start to come up with your own method for looking at deals (which matches your unique, personal  risk tolerance, financial situation and financial goals).Thanks Ian.