I think what you are really asking is whether there are some other creative financing routes for your rentals.

Yeah she was clear that she was not interested in a sub2 or "anything creative"I'm in the process of trying to bird dog them to make a new friend out of the deal

My point is: Creativity is necessary, imagination is warranted, discipline is mandatory for me to be a success. 

They won't just give it to us, but we can't do deals without it.We can get $500k, at least, and we want to use this money for as many 25% down payments as possible (looking in the 5 - 700k range for multi families).Assume we used $125k down on a $500k three family--any creative ideas that won't eat our returns?

To get a jist of the portfolio, more information is needed.Based on the details in your post, I would say that you have the pleasure of many creative options, because the owner prefers a sale on terms.If you plan to "hold" the properties; if you have good credit; and if you have an experienced real estate attorney, you could make a request to have ONE or TWO of the "better" portfolio properties quit-claimed to you.

What you are suggesting is possible and is done every day, however exactly "how" belongs to the world of creative finance - certainly something more involved than simply going to the bank :)Good luck!

Any creative ideas around that?

(do ppl come up with creative ways to do it?

I also could use experience with creative financing options.ThanksStewart

I read a blog post on here recently in which the writer alluded to the fact that he always looks out for properties that smell bad.