Creative financing is definitely a smart angle, especially with a property you own free and clear—you can explore HELOCs, cash-out refis, or even private lending since you’ve got strong equity to leverage.

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Then, slowly convert them over.You could also look to partner with someone as well on these or get private money. 

Traditional lenders have their place, but many successful investors use private money as a flexible alternative.Private money lending is essentially relationship-based financing — where individuals or small groups fund deals based on trust, experience, and the property’s potential rather than just credit scores or bank rules.

Or private corporations run fire departments.

Perhaps Matterport or something similar.Try creating google business page (free) and posting on FB marketplace as well.Frequent open houses can get you more views than you would get from private appointments so consider hosting 1-2 per week during different days/times.You can also call local buyers agents or listing agents who have nearby listings/open houses.

If the flip comps are soft, don’t bank on resale; instead, lock a clear buy box and scope, then raise private money or use hard money for purchase plus rehab with a refinance takeout once it’s rented and stabilized.

Seeking private money can be intimidating!

After 5 years you no longer have the “newest, latest” facility, and you begin taking “insurance” tenants that pay, thru insurance a lot less than private pay.  

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