Instead of being all in for $150k, I'm only in for $30k and the bank is never over 80% LTV and their money is always secured. 

For their first purchase my clients wanted a safe "turnkey deal" the next project they are looking at will be a value add where can input the BRRR method and be on a path to building a large portfolio of rental properties. 

Everything goes through the closing attorney, who prepares a Note and Deed of Trust between my LLC and the PML that spells out all the terms and secures the lenders interest in the property.

Take this amount out of her security deposit.If the new tenant is moving in the on the 1st, your previous tenant no longer owes you any rent for March (assuming the new lease is  starting March 1).Gail

We also do our wires in person at the bank.. so we check them then have the bank double check.. that gives us some security.

You can always try to raise the money from investors and pay them back when you secure bank financing.What does proved attractively mean?

If you ever set up a website where you take your own secure payments, etc and are sure that no dispute will arise with guests, insurance, security deposits (which you have to hold in escrow accounts technically)... go for it.

Foreclosures are going to owner occupants before it's open to investors, or they get bid up.No matter what route you go, you've got to creative, and the tried and true old school methods still work.

We painted exterior/interior, installed Stainless Steel Appliances, New kitchen/bathroom/light/door fixtures, crown Molding and Kitchen Backsplash.ExteriorNew Exterior paint, carpentry/masonry repairs, new community/gym room, New landscaping, driveway fixes, plumbing leaks repairs, new pool resurfacing, new roofs where needed, water heater replacements, new water softeners and security systems.Property ManagementUpon takeover, the property occupancy dropped from 89% to 77% within 2 months.

The reason why prices are not “volatile” is because real estate is not marked-to-market every second of every day like public market securities.