Especially when it comes to creative finance strategies, doing SubTos, Lease Options, Wraps, Foreclosures, Wholesaling, etc.

Financing: While putting 50% down is a solid strategy to reduce interest costs and increase cash flow, it's essential to consider the overall financing terms.

Paul Paul,Sounds like you are dealing with a traditional conventional financing loan officer.

It is a great personal finance decision, and an even better investment decision.

A couple of great books on I'd recommend checking out on the topics of Acquisition using OPM and Creative Financing are below.The Book on Investing In Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down - Audio BookWealth Without Cash - Audio BookHope these help you as much as they've helped me!

Ideally, I would need the cash for only 14-15 days, though I am open to longer terms if more favorable for the investor/lender.To finance this acquisition, I've already secured a loan at 70% LTV and plan to contribute $500,000 of my personal funds towards the down payment.

If and when you have any financing questions, don't hesitate to reach out!

Conventional financing is generally speaking still available. 

The only snag that we have run into during closing, is that the most recent Use Permit for the property notes that the property is being used as a single family.We are financing the property using a FHA loan, and in the commitment letter they noted "The subject is being used as a 2 unit multi-family property. 

I understand the importance of finding the right lender experienced with first-time investors/buyers and supportive of your unique positions as a business owner and W2 employee.As an investor, my network includes trusted mortgage brokers and lenders experienced in working with first-time investors and understanding the nuances of investment property financing.