The benefits of these methods of finance are always showcased, but there are a lot of cons to using them as well.  

Question: What made you go with a private lender on the second flip as opposed to using the same method as first one?

If I could find deals using my own new-found ultra-conservative business methods (this was back in 2006 / 2007), and built partnerships with good rehabber / buyers who would buy my deals, I knew I could learn a bit from them, and see where I could go next once I was comfortable and had some resources.

It may not be totally correct, the only method for success, or the best way to achieve success.

This reduces the risk.My method of considering a real estate investment and determining the value is far different.

All these other methods may work, but this is one situation where zillow is really useful.

What are some good methods to clean up and keep a property clean while showing it?

I'm starting from scratch and this is my method of getting into investing.

In that time they've become some of the country's foremost experts on prefabricated and hybrid methods of construction.

*There is one last method, which I do not recommend but it is a method nontheless, you can sign a lease for the property with yourself as the Tenant or anyother person you trust.