This is very common, but preferred equity arrangements will probably attract more investors in many situations.  

This does not have to be an exclusive arrangement but the investors I wish to work with are serious and committed to finding the properties and willing to work with me for whatever it takes. 

@Darron Stewart, that goes without saying.Based on your above post I need to arrange a similar breakfast trip for you in Hattiesburg. 

I'm contemplating getting an answering service as well.

BTW- anyone contemplating filing a bankruptcy should not do any transfers until they talk to their lawyer.

In order to make that happen I had to arrange to replace the furnace and all the plumbing.

I can work with you to find the right investment property at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal property.Sell an PropertyWhen it's time to sell, you need a consultant who will advertise your property, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork and supervise the closing.

@Sharyn Sharyn M.undefinedAny payment, other than an initial lump sum option price that is applied to the purchase price is a financing arrangement and will violate the Dodd-Frank Act as a consumer loan unless the arrangement is originated and processed by a registered mortgage loan originator, I doubt any RMLO in compliance would do an option contract.

And as I've been contemplating it, it just makes more sense to pay my own mortgage than someone else's.

Before or after can be arranged.