As a top bird dog in the area, I’m connecting buyers directly to end users, bypassing the traditional marketing process altogether.

If it's in the restricted zone (within 31 miles of the coast or 62 miles from an international border, you have the choice between using a bank trust and paying the fees mentioned above or using a Mexican corporation and bearing the costs of establishing and maintaining  the corporation.

I've done a lot of wraps and subtos and highly prefer the seller-finance strategy for a lot of reasons, including offering the opportunity of homeownership to those otherwise rejected by traditional banks.

What do you mean by "traditional 6-month financing route"?

The idea is to convert a multi-family building into condos; but not in the traditional sense where you separate pre-existing apartments into their own condos; but in a way where you combine the common areas of all of the apartments in that whole building, and turn the individual rooms within those apartments into condos themselves; thus transforming the hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, porches, balconies into common areas of the condos. 

Hey Andrew, for a 12-unit property, traditional lenders like Fannie and Freddie could be great options, especially if it's stabilized with a strong upside.

STRs in Non-Traditional MarketsShort-term rentals in areas near universities or event venues are gaining popularity.

It’s great for tracking payoffs and managing commissions or fees automatically while giving you a clear picture of your cash flow.For mortgage lenders, Lendesk is a solid choice.

Financing options do exist: hard money loans, renovation loans, and some traditional mortgages can be used on distressed properties if criteria are met.

Inconsistent Cash FlowUnlike traditional jobs, real estate doesn’t provide steady paychecks.