The method that I have been experimenting with at the moment is essentially taking a pre screening Google Form that I got from someone on Biggerpockets a while ago that I have been sending to everyone that reaches out as the first step before they come in to see it.

To all three of you, in your opinions, what creative financing method would be best for someone who is new?  

My realtor has adapted her systems to accommodate my aggressive methods.

I also have my primary home that I just built two years ago but would like to leave that out of the equation.My question is about the best way to acquire the money to start investing.Currently Navy Federal offers the following equity options:Fixed-Rate Equity Loan0.25% rate discount with automatic paymentsClosing cost creditsRepayment term up to 20 yearsBorrow up to 100% of the property valueInterest-Only Fixed-Rate Equity Loan0.25% rate discount with automatic paymentsClosing cost credits20-year termBorrow up to 80% of the property valueFixed rate for the life of the loanHome Equity Line of Credit0.25% rate discount with automatic paymentsClosing cost creditsCredit line remains open for 20 yearsBorrow up to 95% of the property valueInterest-Only Home Equity Line of Credit0.25% rate discount with automatic paymentsClosing cost creditsCredit line remains open for 20 yearsBorrow up to 80% of the property valueFor all of you seasoned investors out there, what method would you go with and why?

Is there a method to help me figure this out?

Ned, I agree with his methods and would like to make that happen sooner than later but here is my current situation if you have some more input.Expert advice needed!!

I'll try a couple methods out and see what I come up with.Thanks in advance for the feedback.

Here in southern California (Orange County), you are looking at more of a 0.4-0.5% using that method and that is in the low B/C class neighborhoods.

Does anybody have any experience with square cash, venmo or any other electronic method of collecting rent from tenant who may not have a checking account? 

I'm one that likes the "Simple Stupid" method.