Now he is in a position where he could potentially go to college for little to no money on scholarships for gaming.

Ensure you have a clear agreement in place to avoid potential issues.Real estate crowdfunding platforms, such as GoFundMe or Kickstarter, can also be used to raise funds for a down payment.

I just feel like you have to take every claim with a grain of salt...I used propstream for a year, and I probably will sign up again soon... was intrigued by PIN and the flashier interface, but not excited about the upfront cost...  

I am more than happy to share my preferred lenders that specialize in investment properties, home inspectors, contractors, landlord and builders risk insurance carriers, and CPA's that know to do cost allocation studies with my investor clients (that's how you know you have a CPA that knows real estate investing accounting).

Say me and you were to partner, I'll handle the due diligence and bring you a proposal of several properties, each showing you how much the property is being sold for and what the renovations are going to cost and what the potential ROI is.

Your upfront costs will increase, but I suspect you will get your money’s worth.  

Traditional Banks have more rigorous approval processes, which can take weeks or even months.We are usually more flexible with loan terms and conditions and are more aggressive with leverage (higher leverage compared to banks), while banks generally have rigid loan terms and conditions that may not be as adaptable to unique investment scenarios.Private lenders are more focused on the potential of the investment itself rather than the borrower’s credit history or financial background.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Worth looking for small multifamily or single family homes with an ADU - or easy potential to convert

One metric: replacement cost would be ~$400.00 per SF.