IMO it begins with an ethical conduct toward providing a service that employs a high degree of skill and/or knowledge.Seems there is a lack of knowledge that is simply compensated for by a high rate of interest and 5,6 or 10 points in making a loan decission, many seem to care less if the borrower succeeds or fails, so long as they are well secured to ensure the return of thier money with a high profit.

way to get creative William Bannister!

You'll also have responsibility to ensure that everyone is insured appropriately to protect yourself and the investor/client/homeowner.The other option is to serve solely as a "paper contractor" or "construction manager" (same thing, different terminology).

Any creative technique will.

I would verify that the accessory unit is legal before purchase and ensure it can be licensed.

I get good deals, but am trying to find creative ways to find the "great" deals out there.

But the bottom line is that if you may have to get creative if you want to compete for properties that are receiving multiple cash offers.

If for any reason, you and him are not on the same wavelenth, you can be rest assured, you will have to really really go the extra mile to ensure all the i's are dotted and t's are crossed during the various phases of a deal.

I don’t mind putting in the elbow grease to get this thing going, but I don’t want to have to try to explain to potential investors the creative ways around taxes.

While it slows down investors, these types of restrictions can't stop a creative seller, heck, you can contract the next day and close in six months!