I read on one of these forums, where someone was looking for creative workarounds to avoid a down payment, the suggestion to purchase via seller carry, then immediately refinance after closing, which I understand would pay the seller immediately?

Lenders typically require a minimum down payment of 15-20% for multifamily properties.

Obviously the location of a property doesn’t impact the down payment/financing but there is a property 2 doors down from the property my wife and I just purchased and started renting April 1.  

Why not invest any non-IRA dollars in oil and gas and get the 100% deductions to apply against your Roth conversion tax liability ?

Usually, sellers are only willing to do it if they receive a significant down payment and most will only do a VTB for a portion of the property.

Real estate can be an excellent investment, but ensuring you can comfortably manage the payments is vital, even if you encounter negative cash flow periods.

For example, if you sell a $750K property with $500K in seller financing...well, the $500K will be excluded from the exchange and capital gains taxes will be recognized as payments are made.  

Both working okay/fine paying jobs, both worked through school so no student debt, driving old cars so no car payments

Hello Biggerpockets Community, I'm currently considering a unique opportunity to go 50/50 on a property with a friend, and I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences on this matter.Background:My friend and I are contemplating joint ownership of a property where they will live and cover the mortgage, while her and I contribute 10% down payment.

I've never gotten a payment through. 2 months and counting.