Becoming a Key Principal (KP) in other people’s commercial real estate deals is a great way to shelter your income, participate in several deal at the same time, minimize / spread out risk, capture equity w/ a preferred double-digit return at a discount cash-out-of-pocket investment. 

Possibly we could invest for appreciation only if it's close to breakeven with not too much negative cash flow and the upside appreciation is very promising.

@Joseph Chiofalo just helped a referral with a high LTV cash out refinance.

You would need to put the home in oyur name which could have tax consequences then you are getting a loan to buy an asset which most likely will not cash flow.

Most sellers are not looking for a chunk of cash they are looking to solve a problem.If I was starting today I would be going directly to these owners who have listed their properties and have conversations.

Loan rates on the ReFi have prohibited us from building a bunch more 3-4 unit properties recently, just kills the CF of the deal, but going all-cash on the purchase & construction still pencils. 

Hi everyone,I've had several issues (washing machine, stove, garage door's motor, roof leak, etc.) with the properties I own.

Specifically, I am looking to track the projected rehab cost of each unit, cash flow from rented units, first lien costs, general partners and limited partner returns.

A passive investor provides cash to the lead investor as their contribution to the investment.

And a cashed check and deposit into your account.