We have a guy that calls it the enemy method.

Let’s say it appraises at $185,000 and I then want to pull my equity out of the house. 20% down would leave $37,000 in the house and in exchange only $2,000 out of my pocket ($185,000 appraisal value – $150,000 my previous equity value= $35,000 for the down payment with the $2,000 coming from my pocket).

If you're urgently seeking a lower monthly payment, rehabbing before might be tempting, but weigh it against the potential challenges. 

I have investors who may purchase with short-term seller finance and offer a sizable down payment to cover your bills. 

I have been told that the 721 UPREITS pass on 50% of their yield payments as non-taxable (I am assuming via depreciation/expenses).

He already has his in another property so the seller would have to forgo his entitlement to make is assumable.The real issue with assumable loans right now is the down payment. 

If taxes are owed, do I send the payment along with the return?

However, the family is currently going through job loss but are up to date with their rent payments.

@Mike MutabaziIf you are planning on getting traditional financing for each property, then you will need to find some way to provide a down payment.

“In 2020, a household earning $59,000 annually could comfortably afford the monthly mortgage on a typical U.S. home, spending no more than 30% of its income with a 10% down payment.