If the time period is short and the 100% investor doesn't have a money tree in his backyard, it would appear to be no.

You and all the other seers could have made millions by shorting bonds!

*Yes, there are short sales, but as a new investor, you don't want to go down the black hole of trying to talk someone's mortgage company into accepting your offer.When you create your mailing lists, you can dial in #3 & #4 above.Then it is via your messaging (what you say on your marketing pieces) that will help to dial in on #1 & #2.Wishing you much success, Tyler Shagi!"

I can see how it is more beneficial in the long run but if you are looking for short term cash flow then I am under the impression that using HML is okay.Yulissa Candiotti and Phil Z- That makes sense.

It's amazing how much you can learn from here in such a short amount of time.I'm in SE Washington (Tri-Cities) - if you ever need help in this area, just let me know!

If you can compete well with the rental rates and still make the money you want to per door, why not.I agree with Brandon that duplexes aren't generally a great investment if your goal is to sell in a relatively short time... unless of course you are purchasing, and I assume refurbishing, for way under market value.

The last I knew, she was trying to get the Bank to do a Short Sale on the Condo.Raymond

As you well may or may not know, that area was hot as it is now in the 80s then crashed shortly thereafter.

What you seem to be considering is a short term purchase/financing arrangement (lease-option) for long term asset needs (buy-hold) which violates the first golden rule of financing assets, you need a long term financing arrangement to acquire for long term assets.Another point, with rates so low, they will be higher in 3-5 years.

just make sure you tell your banker everything so he can properly guide you.most deals I'm seeing done with financing are short-sales (as of 1 year)... this really depends on your area though.