Different points in the cycle require different methods to succeed.For whatever it's worth, I've been an investor since 2005.

This applies not only to being able to get cash when you need it through HELOC's, hard money lending, investor funding or other methods; but also to making sure you are prepared with the right contacts when opportunities present themselves.

We have a duplex Zone R-4.

Using it as a buy and hold or using the brrrr strategy with this creative financing method.

Using it as a buy and hold or using the brrrr strategy with this creative financing method.

What you should really think about is do I want to own this asset long term, because that is what you will be doing if you do the BRRR method!

I have personally used this method in the Bay Area to acquire additional properties.

@Carl Mayer you can invest almost anywhere, but you just need to figure out what your best methods are for where you're at.

I know for this type of structure I am looking for will require an R-2 or R-3 zoning but I am seeing listings on these websites that will show that the land is zoned for commercial use and then will list some potential uses that include multifamily housing. 

@Fareed R. that’s great you will do well on appreciation.