This choice changes the situation for the lender into an equity partnership which increases their risk, which deserves a higher reward, in equity, cashflow and sale.In any case the lender should be on title (like a bank would) to secure some or any colateral.I am a multifamily real estate business owner and not a legal expert, therefore any agreement should be drawn up and executed by an attorney specialized in your field.

What would be the best method of a loan in order to secure the down payment for the new home? 

What would be the best method of a loan in order to secure the down payment for the new home?

Consider a HELOC a credit card secured by R/E.  

I am not planning to buy a 100 homes a year, just to methodically buy (cash) and sell houses using equity and my savings.     

@Peter Moser @James Myers Have either of you tried this method?

I lend them money and create a note that is secured to the real estate.The money is for repairs on the RE property itself. 

If these deals were single families I would do a reno in a heart beat because the "BRRRR" method works well with the equity game.

The security deposit was only $800.What I'd like to know is what evidence do I need to submit with the Disposition of Deposit form I will be sending them soon...will the $1900 quote be sufficient even though I installed laminate flooring myself for $750?  

I recently had a challenge securing affordable insurance with good coverage.