Any private lender is highly unlikely to go into 2nd position behing seller financing, and most are not going to want to have a seller finance lien involved at all.

I am not ready to give up my full time job so as involved as I can be.

Mortgage Gamble | Inside risky real estate deals leaving sellers on the hook | I-TEAM InvestigationJacksonville veteran warns ‘sub-to’ mortgage deal led to missed payments, foreclosurewell, I think it at least is the end of anyone involved in those deals. 

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Every single transaction I've done has involved an attorney for both on market and off market deals.

No boot or mortgages involved at all, so pretty straightforward.Form 8824 (Like Kind Exchanges) was pretty simple to understand and easy to complete, and it reflected $0 recognized (taxable) gain, just as I would have expected.

Always open to good conversations, especially around underwriting, exit strategies, and how different markets are behaving right now.Looking forward to being more involved and sharing insights where helpful.— John

To give some context on my role:I found the dealI was the only one in contact with the brokersI requested and organized all the diligence docsI handled all communication, underwriting, and deal flow up until the PSA stageOnce attorneys got involved, my partner stepped in on the legal sideMy partner is putting up 100% of the capital and taking on all the financial risk, which I fully respect.

My goal is to become a hands-on, knowledgeable investor who brings value to every partnership, deal, or project I’m involved in.This is more than a side hustle—it's the foundation of the legacy I'm building.

Should I involve an attorney ahead of time to check for liens, back taxes, or other encumbrances that might transfer with the property?