I have some ideas, but I'm curious to see if there is already a strategy for this problem.  

NathanHey Nathan,A lot of the private/Hard money lenders that I work with do not require that, so depending on your strategy it shouldn't be an issue.That sounds like great idea though, it could set you up nicely to hopefully save up for a good primary residence.Would love to connect and talk through the strategies financially if you are interested!

I keep seeing all these strategies of little-to-no money down purchases, what do you guys recommend? 

I am seeking to grow in my knowledge of strategies and learn to apply them in order to begin building my asset column and investment portfolio.

If I were you, I would stick to the better situated markets and if the flip model is not working, focus on different strategies until you can make it work with necessary margin (especially on your first project where there will be a learning curve).

Transitioning from the NFL to real estate is an impressive pivot, and diving into fix-and-flips is a great strategy for building a strong investment portfolio.

What was your strategy for buying those negative cash flowing properties?

Before purchasing, review the lease for any limitations and align rent with your investment strategy.

Mike, each lender has their different overlays, but if you’re looking to get a hard money and or Bridge loan to begin the BRRRR  strategy, here’s a list of the most common documents lenders may ask for:- experience / track record- personal financial statement- scope of work / budget- LLC entity docs- maybe bank statements (lender dependent)everyone is different and each loan is a snowflake.

It's great to hear about your investment strategy, blending flips, rentals, and wholesaling Smart!