I strongly suggest you read the bigger pockets beginners guide as it covers all of the basics of financing, and the more crazy and creative methods are discussed in multiple podcasts, Blogs, and forum posts.

Hi guys, Been reading bigger pockets for a while now but first question.

Not a good idea for an installment sale unless he can put a 25% down-payment out of pocket.

I'd think you'd have to like him a lot to peddle his 'motivational books' because thats what they are, and put more $ in his pocket like that.

I was just wondering if I was structuring the deal wrong since I don't want to pay them 1% of the deal out of my own pocket, and actually lose money on the deal.

I will have $180/month in my pocket.

Welcome to Bigger Pockets @Ravin Scott !

I am thinking that maybe the worry is that with a cooperative option (especially with no money out of pocket), there is not enough consideration by means of money or promise to act.

From those profits I'd take 60% towards your next flip project, 35% towards Buy and Hold and 5% to your pocket for a nice reward :) This strategy keeps you doing what you know well.

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