Always good to learn different approaches — especially in this market where values shift quickly.

You could offer a non-refundable payment of 3 month’s rent if you fail to close.

I'd consult a local attorney since they'll be able to review the details of your contract. plus I hate large non refundable deposits from a wholesaler.. they dont own it.

There are a few Non/QM Lenders that allow for a "Seller Held Second" but this mean the seller agrees to hold a small portion but at (Zero interest and Zero payment) for 5 year or more.  

Quick next step: pick one niche performing, reperforming, or non‑performing, underwrite three real notes, and sanity‑check exits hold for yield vs. take back collateral.

If your partner qualifies for REPS and materially participates (and you elect to aggregate rentals if needed), rental losses can be non-passive and offset your W-2—subject to basis/at-risk limits. 

You would have to meet REPS (real estate professional status) to turn your MTR to non-passive to offset other non-passive income.If the average stay per guest is 7 days or less, then we're talking about the STR tax strategy, and therefore REPS requirements would not be necessary.

Because these are investment properties and you’re out of state, line up a North Carolina real estate attorney to draft the sales, deed, and any gift addenda correctly, and ask your loan officer upfront about their rules on gift‑of‑equity for non‑owner‑occupied deals, seasoning of title, and any cap on interested‑party contributions.

Russell Brazil is someone you will want to know.Regarding MF, it’s almost non existent for 2-4 units unless you are looking at 8+ unit properties.

Not aware of a cell that takes pics that can't also take video, so don't understand why competitors don't share narrated videos like we do.4) COMMUNICATION seems to be non-proactive.- Many owners hire us and their #1 complaint is lack of communication.