Ultimately it's out of my pocket mortgage payments that are going to keep me in corporate America.

We know we could probably crank up our cash-on-cash return by getting more creative, but we're looking really long term and don't have any real fire in ourselves to over leverage.

I have a contract on my home with the buyer putting 25% down. It is currently in escrow with my real estate lawyer. I have an equity loan on the home at 75% of the appraised value of the home. Yesterday I was pr...

Here's my favorite podcast episode (I guess I am biased because I am featured in it - LOL):http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/04/10/bp-podcast-065-creative-investing-wendell-de-guzman/

Here's the podcast: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/04/10/bp-podcast-065-creative-investing-wendell-de-guzman/ Also, you can learn a lot by following my weekly business update where I share with BP Nation what's going on with my real estate business.

I think what we are all saying is to run the numbers.Look at all options objectively, be creative and flexible, then let the numbers decide (within reason).

Hello BP,I am in the process of hunting for creative financing for my first primary residence purchase.

Persistence, creativity, and knowledge of your market.

The homeowners just want out, and I just wanted your guys input on if you would do it, or if you have any creative financing ideas, etc.Thanks for your input.

Hi guys, I'd like to consider myself a "creative real estate investor" especially since I have no prior experience in real estate, no significant amount of capital to investment directly into a real estate property, but I DO have an insatiable desire to invest in real estate.