Soft costs are often paid out of pocket, investors might pay up but no lender does 100% of all costs.

We have a great group of people (25+ typically) from all different types of strategies, skill sets, etc.

Adequate parking and proximity to public transportation stops.Current # of years tenants in place in our properties: 26 - 22 - 13 - 13 - 11 - 7 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 2 - 2 - 1/2 - 1/2 - 1/2 - 0 (vacant).Some characteristics of our longer term tenants: retiree, disability, felony in the distant past, limited English skills, bus rider, semi-truck driver with need to park the rig, section 8, low income.

I got into it because I love to build stuff, but since I found BP I've really been able to hone my analysis skills.

With all the information posted in these forums, you’ll be able to land softly.

I am looking for skilled partners who have similar interests and would like to have a conversation in this regard.I look forward to your response.ThanksRaj

Terri,I believe I would be pushing the soft sell if I wanted to entice you into my product.

This is a great skill to have when starting out as an investor.

And no, a real estate broker in many states must have a written listing contract with the owner (in title) to advertise, show, etc. that property, I have never seen any state law written where an agent can list a property with any party that has an equitable interest in a property.As Adam suggested, take this strategy to a local attorney (and I will add) that is familiar with real estate laws and transactions and ask for an opinion as to the function of the transaction, not so much as to the form of the contracts.Adam, while I'm not impressed with this strategy or "progarm" I must say I'm impressed with your marketing and people skills, especially at your age and experience level.

Understand the value of using other peoples skills to support your business.