We closed a 2.5M purchase here in So Cal using 12 month business bank statements for a dispensary owner. 30 year fixed rate in the mid 7's.Alternatively, you can go the conventional route, but you cannot have ownership in a cannabis business,    ie: a W-2'd worker, lower down payment.If you want to brainstorm, lets talk to see what may be your best options.Thanks

As long as they are going to occupy one of the units, you can get a very low money down option for loan if you are co-signing.I have a 22 and 21 year old so I understand this.

I've been thinking about how to best utilize my current residence.

Hi Lucas, I am in a very similar position myself.

However, it may change.I live in Santa Fe, NM, and it's very difficult to get a permit here.Your mileage may vary. 

But the very first section of the post, notes this is a Party versus party litigation about 1 lease.  

The best model I've seen is:1.

Best way to be. 

What are the best strategies to use equity to leverage equity to expand acquire new properties?

I will be posting our flip success story in the next week or so on a very profitable flip.