I prefer the other methods I mentioned. 

Of course if you can sale the property yourself and not use a Realtor that would be better.I hope I was able to bring some clarity to my method and that in some way it helps...

Compensating a Seller seems like a much more ethical and industry accepted method.  

But as far as all the various  formulas, scores, metrics, judgment calls, and other methods of trying to fit someone in a category goes; the ONLY thing I care about is whether I'll get paid.

@Keith Belzner the method of putting plastic sheeting behind the cement board is acceptable by most codes.  

That method sounds pretty expensive.

Tax return is a good method.

@Jenifer Levini and @Dana ReganJenifer, I am about as far from a lawyer as on could be so I will walk lightly with my response and take criticism with alacrity.I have read where putting money in one LLC, and then lending to a different LLC is a method of asset protection. 

As Will mentioned you will also get tax shields, amortization, and appreciation and need to consider these factors in addition to the cash flow the project will throw off.There are many exotic methods to make money off of properties with thinner spreads too.

i'm not sure but the lingo or terms may vary from state to state.in new york - Town Houses are what i said above.condo's are the same title only you own your unit, not the ground under it per se, but you own portions of other elements like the hallways, and common areas on the grounds.co ops are simply shares of a company in the form of a proprietary lease of the unit.