Why would someone (a stranger) give you money for the downpayment on your first rental property?

This property is in the Extended Use Period though mid-2026.  

I initially negotiated the terms of the deal through a Letter of Intent and then developed and executed a Purchase Agreement.

Fortunately, you will be able to to a 1033 exchange into new property and avoid any tax on the gain. 

I dont have experience buying but have looked into it, from what I can tell, if you buy it at a tax auction, The owner has a certain amount of time to reclaim the property.

The best way to start is ALWAYS house hacking a small multi.

We tore down half the home and saved 400 sqft, turned into a tiny home short term rental.

I would ask the installer to come back and fix it.

I’m trying to get a better understanding of the unlevered IRR hurdles SFR / BTR investors have for value-add improvements.By "value-add improvements" I’m referring to upgrades made to a property that increase rent or purchase value, often including kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, solar and other energy efficiency improvements, fresh paint, a new garage door, finishing a basement, adding a deck, and updating flooring, to name a few.I’ve been hearing a lot of different reactions to this question the last few months.

Any thoughts if an individual property can negative cash flow to provide capital as long as the portfolio is still positive?