we don't do this on our new construction.. you want THEM pressuring their lender to get it done while they are in a motel.. that's what residence inns are for.in rare instances I have given them possession of the garage.. but that is like on a sat and the close is on Monday.. its a frequent request we get.. and as other stated no way they are getting in our brand new construction home before they own it.

I also buy MFUs and no SFRs as MFUs provide more rents to cover about the same expenses, aka more profits.With B&H, frequently the hidden issue is 'deferred maintenance' - - ie: seller has done none and has left it all to his buyer.

Learn how to tell the difference much sooner and you'll be happier a lot more frequently.

@Teri S.Trying to engage in an investment activity that requires frequent transactions or transactions that are time sensitive in nature is not easy with a 3rd party custodian acting as the processor.A self-directed IRA LLC or Solo 401(k) can be configured to offer checkbook control.  

Real estate runs in cycles and the natural way it will to turn into a buyers market some day will change and be in your favor so be patient and concentrate on learning during this cycle (or a seller's market).  

They are often the type of investor that lacks a full understanding of the value of money and concentrate on parking their cash in a rental property. 

@Matt Rosenbohm I have had this same internal conversation more and more frequently lately .The math will always indicate that buying more is better - more appreciation, higher rent rolls, easier to grow net worth, etc.

I will try and find a CPA that frequently deals with these types of returns and strategies. 

I see this term frequently.

Sponsors frequently co-invest their personal capital alongside that of their limited partners to create alignment and have "skin in the game."