The common formula for real estate investing is:Determine the fair market value.Subtract repair costs.Determine the profit you desire.Most properties should be acquired at 50% to 70% of the homes fair market value.Large venture real estate firms like Opendoor will buy your house for approximately 90% of the market value.

I know LIDs probably aren't common in all areas of the country, but they are in the Vegas area and I don't find it easy to get information.For the record....I always factored this cost into my calculations and still liked the "big picture" as far as cash flow.   

All of which, had one common thread, there were all VP of Commercial Lending!

As a self-administered qualified employer retirement plan, a Solo 401(k) requires access to quality guidance, and such custodial firms are simply not built to provide such guidance. 

In the mean time, I'm open in meeting or meeting up anyone who has just started this journey or anyone that can align to a common goal.

Especially if it's hard moneyif it's a heloc or private money and your financials are strong enough to hold both notes, they may not care to do either and just cut you a check. seasoning is common and differs by loan product and the bank overlay (meaning the bank may be more strict even if the product says 6 month seasoning and require you to wait 12)delayed finance is a bit tricky because it generally requires a lender who knows the program well.

It's not very common but it does occur from time to time. 

@Korey Scott This is a very common strategy when starting out.

Problem is those tend to be lighting of common areas, which need power at night...when the PV isn't generating anything.If your utility buys back the power during the day and this offsets most/all of what you use at night, that may be an option.

The RE investing that makes fast money is not really “investing” - it’s a self-employed RE business.