Quote from @John Kelly:I would agree with @Ashish Acharya, #1 is the best answer to the question on his response in the reason it would not be good to use an LLC on a house hack until you move out of the house and call it a true rental. 

Hello I am trying to see how I can go about getting down payment funding on an investment property. any ideas or creative options?

And the wall is built on top of that wood.

However, profits would be bigger if there were no HOA fee and there would be more opportunity to make improvements on the property.

Anybody have insights on NC investing areas?

Also, you may charge a premium on the rent (higher rent) in this model of leasing.If you charge them a higher upfront option fee, it will demonstrate that the buyer is committed reduce the likelihood of default.

Found on Crexi.

First off, huge congrats on making the jump! 

@Ian McClureI would say it depends on the tenant and what they are needy about.

I'm in the Charlotte,North Carolina area and looking to get into the laundromat business if you have any advice or knowledge on the subject please let me know.