If you have insights on creative ways to acquire rental properties or storage facility businesses with minimal capital, I’d love to hear from you.

Look for a local credit union that can offer a cash-out refinance once the work is done, ideally with minimal seasoning.

It’s crucial to consult a real estate attorney and tax advisor to structure the transfer in a way that minimizes tax consequences and aligns with your objectives.

However, if you minimize your vacancy exposure, you may find (just like I have witnessed for years) that it is a much easier and more beneficial strategy.

We try to set up at least 3 timeslots each week when we can schedule all the showings to minimize the tenant interuptions.If they won't cooperate or cancel too many scheduled showings, we warn them we will pursue collections to the fullest extent of the law. 

Conceptually you want to take an approach that minimizes your need to be on site - and for that reason I would advise against BRRRR.

You can sometimes purchase a property with zero down or a minimal down payment but a seller financing deal will not hold a note for 30 years as a bank would.

Holding Costs - My experience with owner financing is that I can buy and sell a property in a month or less since the rehab is minimal and I'm providing the financing.

Starting small, like with a duplex, is a good way to get your feet wet and minimize risks.Good luck!

If you were renting to an only a couple as a long term tenant and they beat each other up (domestic violence) your liability is minimal.