Traditional lending How did you add value to the deal?

Of course, we did eventually grind our way out of that economic mud. 

I am targetting SFH from 100-150k, with traditional financing, looking for long term cashflow.The goal is to build a portfolio of 3-5 properties in the next 2-3 years.I am looking for a local agent, property manager, and financing.

Traditional 20% down How did you add value to the deal?

I am very fond of reliable cash flow and somewhat enamored with the idea of achieving sustainable cash flow without significant erosion of capital, which is often the case with traditional investments.

I've been calling around countless insurance companies (both traditional and speciality insurance) seeking home owners coverage for only a 6 month term, but no luck!

Seed Capital has advantages if you can get it without having to record a lien as you have more options with traditional funding.

I'm familiar with and have used the traditional route of having the local bank finance the construction loan and then roll it into a perm loan on several projects in the past.  

A defeasible fee is not likely to show up on a traditional sale because a buyer wouldn't want the seller to retain a future interest in the property. 

Just looking for some advice on the non traditional terms we have come up with. single family home is rented for 750 per month plus utilities, duplexes are each rented for 625/month plus utilities, triplex is rented for 625/month. taxes are around 300 per month per house so 1500/month rental income will be 6375. home insurance runs around 80/month per house so 400 per month with a 10 year payoff no interest 10000 down.