However, your due diligence will not be refunded.If the home doesn’t appraise, if the inspection report is awful, if your financing falls through, if you loose your job while under contract, etc. the due diligence is still NOT refundable. 

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!

If you know what you're doing they are risk free and most deals are done with little to no cash out of pocket or upfront bank financing. 

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

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

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.

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!