Real estate attorneys play a huge role in keeping deals smooth and secure, so your insights will definitely be valuable here.Looking forward to learning from your contributions, and I’m sure others will appreciate having you as a resource.

In contrast, private auctions can sometimes lead to a clean title transaction, though that still depends on the terms.The type of property also plays a big role.

My role is connecting sellers with investors who have cash or private funding.

I’m opening a short-term co-investor role to help cover EMD and legal (~$15K–$17K).

What’s been working for me and my circle lately:Seller financing: solve the seller’s problem first; short-term interest-only with a balloon after value-add keeps cash flow strong.Sub-to/wraps: take over low-rate loans and keep the seller whole—huge when DSCR is tight.Hybrid: small seller carry + private second to cut cash in, then refi into DSCR once stable.Private money: secure with note + mortgage/deed, pay on milestones, send updates—consistency = repeat capital.HELOC/LOC stack: close fast, cover rehab, then refi—speed wins deals.Lease-option: control now, improve, then exercise once financing improves.

It’s a healthy exercise for me to look back and question my evaluations with the benefit of hindsight, and I think it can also be useful to others. 

Started out as a contractor, became a fix & flipper on the side (slowly accumulating a buy & hold SFR portfolio), and then transitioned into notes from there.When my company was buying 2nd mortgages, I'm not sure my background played as much of a role since we were really just buying the paper but with buying 1st mortgages and REO it really can make a difference with determining construction costs, having reputable "boots on the ground" from my previous life, etc.

@Brittney Yang To structure a short-term partnership for your duplex investment, establish a joint venture or LLC with clear roles, responsibilities, and a timeline for dissolution.

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Do your due diligence, determine the job description/roles and then manage.