Here’s why it might be a smart move:Maximize ROI: With leverage, you can control a larger asset value with a smaller initial investment, potentially increasing your returns as the property appreciates.Preserve Liquidity: Keep your cash available for other investments or emergencies while still participating in lucrative real estate opportunities.Tax Benefits: Deductible mortgage interest and expenses can lower your taxable income, enhancing profitability compared to an all-cash purchase.If you have the means to buy with cash initially, you can later refinance to unlock equity for further investments or improvements.

In a very low interest rate environment you can unlock some pretty massive amounts of equity and still cover costs.

BIGTIME tax hits, owwww)Now there are even EQUITY BUYING/sharing CO’s out there— UNLOCK, Hometap etc.

., property damage, an incompetent guest leaves the stove on or the property unlocked, a guest brings a child to the property who hurts themselves and the guest files a lawsuit, etc., etc.). 

It's a way to unlock the equity in your properties without the typical refinance or additional monthly payments.The key here is to find a lender who understands the value of your existing assets and is comfortable with using them as security against new debt.

It’s maximizing density, opportunities, and unlocking highest and best use.

:PS - charging $50 to unlock a door then  bragging about how ridiculous (ie easy money)  it is ? 

Clearly a very brief skim before the urge to unlock your word-hoard overwhelmed your feeble defenses. 

Populace in the not-so-violent parts of town are typically heavily armed (with the exception of TTU dorms), so you don't see much beyond night time car theft, looting of unlocked cars, or stealing unsecured property in back and front yards.

The only place they advertise is on wholesaler forums.my question for the victims: Aside from Mr NYC Wholesaler, who were the people "on the ground" that claimed to be with the title agency and unlocked the house?