The biggest takeaway is that this is the way I want to be involved in real estate - building custom homes as the owner, AE, GC and labor.

There are a couple strategies to have your offer be very attractive and still be able to use your lower down payment loan. 

First and foremost, creating a legally sound structure, such as an LLC, and developing a comprehensive operating agreement is crucial to defining ownership rights, responsibilities, and exit strategies.

What are the specific goals, particularly:1) What return are you aiming for, also duration (quick return of capital or long-term cash flow)2) Big one is WHY to invest your $100k in private lending (complicated, risky) versus alternative investments (treasuries, bonds, other real estate strategies, etc.) 

If you can keep it and ride out the storm, and sell at a later date this could be a sound strategy.

Here’s the reformatted content for Bigger Pockets, maintaining your original content:Leveraging Unique Circumstances for Investment SuccessI absolutely love this question and am genuinely impressed with how you’re leveraging your unique circumstances to take a nuanced approach to a popular and lucrative investment strategy.

Hey Henry,As a general rule of thumb, the more budget-friendly a marketing strategy is, the more effort and 'sweat equity' it may require. 

Interested in BRRRR strategy in CA or potentially Ohio.

Awesome deal Mike, way to use multiple REI strategies. 

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