.🔹 Mezzanine Financing: Bridges the gap between debt & equity — adds leverage without giving up control.🔹 Preferred Equity: Fixed return for investors, keeps ownership in your hands.🔹 Common Equity: Where the upside lives — and the risk.The secret?

Did you use any creative financing tools like: seller financing, rent-to-own, HELOCs, subject-to deals (taking over the seller’s mortgage), Joint ventures or partnerships, or even a BRRRR strategy?

Of course, the exact number can vary based on your market, expenses, and financing, but aiming for that 1% is a solid starting point.

"Buying a house is will fix my finances" - Person that claims renting is throwing money awayWhen you rent you don't have to fix a garage door that started fall apart in 27 degree weather with snow on the ground. 

Quote from @Rion Manita: Hello BiggerpocketsI'm working on some deals where buyers are trying to stack owner financing with a bank or private lender, what are some strategies to get these across the finish line and or some solid lenders that operate in these capacities that are flexible. thank youWord of warning - everything must be disclosed to all lenders.  

Quote from @William Thompson: One thing I’ve noticed working with a lot of investors is this:People spend a ton of time researching markets, strategies, and financing…but almost no time building the habits that actually keep their portfolio healthy long-term.Here’s the simple truth:Your systems will make or break your growth.Not the market.Not the deal.Not even the interest rate.I’ve seen investors with average deals but great systems outperform people buying in the best markets with none.Things like:Keeping clean booksTracking expenses in real timeReviewing your numbers monthlyHaving a game plan before tax seasonThese aren’t exciting, but they’re the difference between “I think I made money” and “I know exactly what’s working.”Real estate is more forgiving than most businesses… but eventually, disorganization catches up.The investors who last are the ones who treat it like a business early — even when they only own one door.What’s one system or habit that’s helped you stay organized as your portfolio grows? 

. :)Currently, I am a finance major and specialized in equity analytics and statistical finance.

I personally haven't invested in senior living, however, in my role, I procure financing for people that do.

A helpful wrinkle is that roughly half of the building’s total rent comes from the residential units, which makes financing straightforward with better leverage.

Typically, most lenders aren't going to allow subordinate financing (2nd position gap funding), but if you do just make sure you're disclosing it up front.