I still wonder if this is the best way to focus my time and energy or could I be more successful in another "traditional" type of business.When you think $100 - $300 a door a month, it doesn't sound like much money on one hand, but on the other hand you have a steady monthly cash flow, hopefully an appreciating asset, tax benefits, etc...I guess my question is, for the people that fully committed themselves to investing in real estate, what made you choose this path over another?

It works great for me, but not for banks.Is it possible that I could get traditional financing (e.g. based partially on the expected income from the property)?

They'll still require a BPO for valuation, whether it's a pre-approved or traditional.

They are also requiring taxes to be escrowed with them, but it is not a traditional escrow, it is just a savings account that we have control over, but we are supposed to ask for permission before we draw from the account.

Then I can get traditional financing and not have to tack on rehab costs out of pocket too.2) Area.

This is a fantastic financing tool for agents: increase sales, get sellers off the fence, upsell, and get financing for folks who might not qualify for traditional mortgages.

Now is this just for HELOC or even traditional Subj2 deals?

Of course, this is one of many other ways to get started without having to saving up for a traditional down payment.

I had to bring my mud slingers from Minneapolis up there to finish the job.

Comps, zestimate, etc.) you employed), Distributions (how investors get paid back), and any other Notes that may apply.I'm liking some of these more conscice, online methods over the more traditional but vebose, textual, "3 ring binder", more formal presentations I've done in the past.Example: http://patchofland.com/investments/beautiful-suburban-georgia-rehab.html