Quote from @Brandon Arce: I have read that the Wyoming LLC offers the most protection in terms of privacy, and then combining it with a Trust for the upmost security.Honestly, this is a question for an attorney.

You can let the market appreciate over time, force it by rehab or use down payment - usually a combination of all of them, but with 0% equity I don't even know if I'd call that an investment.For a portfolio 50% to 75% is sensibel leverage, if you fall below that you are leaving money and opportunity on the table, if you go above you are redlineing on the risk scale, thats not sustainable for long.

In situations like this, flexibility in funding is what keeps flippers moving and protects your profit margins.Right now, most investors are leaning on a combination of private money, hard money lenders, and partnerships.

Combining thorough documentation with impartial assessments truly goes a long way in protecting both your property and your peace of mind.

Leveraging your network, especially with the military community, is a huge advantage — those connections can open doors to deals, partnerships, and mentorships.Getting your license is a smart move, and combining that with learning different strategies (buy-and-hold, house hacking, wholesaling, etc.) will give you flexibility to pivot as opportunities arise.

Since bonus depreciation was 100% back then, combining a cost seg study with a 3115 adjustment could give you a big first-year deduction boost.Just make sure the study is done by a qualified firm and reviewed by a CPA who understands how to apply it.

The idea is not to completely ignore cash flow, but rather to seek deals for their potential for equity gains, even if that means a modest cash-on-cash return.Due to the combined forces of value-add, market appreciation, amortization, and leverage, seeking deals that build equity can generate large amounts of capital with which you can reinvest.

I own a mortgage brokerage, and have plenty of lenders who do DSCR's, but none that allow a seller carry, especially if it would make the CLTV (Combined Loan To Value) over their max LTV. 

For example, if one property experiences significant damage, such as from a fire or major storm, and its individual coverage limit is exceeded, a blanket policy would allow me to use the combined coverage across all properties.

It also requires a specialized custodian and a bit of extra paperwork.If you do wind up using cash, other savings, or even a combination of cash and other funding sources, there are also creative financing options out there today.