Second question: If allowed, what's the best structure?

Quote from @Pratik Kochar: Hi, I’m looking to finance an commercial property and am exploring a structure where the seller carries back a portion of the down payment.

A simple one-pager and a track record (even from SFHs) go a long way.Deal Structure: Keep it simple early on — 70/30 or 80/20 equity splits with a preferred return are common.

I recently spoke with a real estate-focused tax strategist about optimizing my investment structure and deductions.

It gives you a much deeper filter for what’s real vs. hype.The sub-$90K space has been incredibly productive for me personally, especially when structured right.

I know I am a disqualified person according to the IRS, does anyone know of a way to structure this? 

Off-market deals thrive on trust and hustle, so surrounding yourself with agents and partners who get creative structuring is the right move.

Quote from @Sarah Biggs: Hi All, I am wanting some hand holding and real world experience in a structured education program for real estate investing.

This isn't just a temporary adjustment; it represents a structural shift in how we work and where value is created in the post-pandemic economy.

.• Long-term, I would handle all operations and decision-making, and my parent would receive passive income without having to be involved in day-to-day business.Where I’d love advice from this community is on structure and timing — especially if entity setup becomes essential for securing financing and scaling efficiently:• Would you recommend first leveraging equity through personal HELOCs and contributing those funds to an LLC — or is it smarter to set up the entity first and structure financing from there?