You will need an offer to purchase contract, promissory note, and deed of trust if you are looking to do an owner financed lot.

It took constant looking at properties on the MLS and a lot of offers turned down on various properties.

Can anyone offer tried and true tips for securing a good contracting team for a small-scale investor?

At a 66% LTV, they're offering me 7.5% interest and $245k out.

Certain vehicles offer more protection than others when it comes to bankruptcy proceedings and ringfencing assets from creditors.A good CPA should be able to effectively advise on the tax and legal implications of each vehicle.

But it can be done and whether you'd do it, where, what kind of properties you'd buy, ... will depend on your objectives, financial resources, knowledge, connections, ...Also, opportunities can be very different from country to country and within the same country, as it is within the US.Financing could be different, when available, but a 100% cash investment can be more profitable than in the US, especially given the high interest rates.My best advice is to be clear about your objectives and narrow down your options.

Your tenants will have resources to draw upon to avoid eviction if they hit a bump in the road.Rooting for your continued success!

I know other offerings where they have partnership interests in the LLC as well and are not considered unsecured debt.

Is it only offered in select states?

Geico/Progressive do not offer them - they offer homeowner's insurance, condo insurance, renter's insurance and etc, but none of them covers the building structure & the common areas.