If you're an investor or wholesaler running into dead ends due to down payment gaps or tight lending terms, you need to know about the Stack Method—a powerful and creative funding strategy that helps close more deals with less capital.🔑 How it works:The buyer uses a DSCR loan as the primary financing tool (65–75% LTV).The seller carries back the down payment as a 2nd-position lien, preserving their equity and deferring taxes.A transactional lender covers the temporary funding gap to ensure a seamless double close or to facilitate acquisition.✅ Benefits:No need to bring in cash for the down paymentSeller gets long-term returns and capital gains tax advantagesBuyer acquires a cash-flowing asset with minimal out-of-pocket investmentWorks for SFR, multifamily, land, and even self-storageThis method is especially effective when there's strong equity and a motivated seller willing to be flexible.

The Binder Method is a strategy that encourages tenants to request a rent increase by showing them real market data—creating a win-win situation. 

Quote from @Jeremy Jareckyj: What is everyone's go-to maintenance tracking method for their STR or the STRs they manage?

My knowledge of this method is entirely from David Greene's book "BRRRR" so far so I reference this book but am looking for community experience and advice on my first steps to translating my research to reality!

My honest advice as a new investor is to use a professional property manager for leasing only services on this one and treat it like a crash course.There are a lot of pitfalls early on that most people don’t even know exist until they step in them.

What methods have you used?

We are not planning to rehab and live in a property, so we’re focusing on traditional rental investing rather than house hacking or flips.Target areas are the Southeast or Midwest, with an initial investment budget around $75k.I’d really appreciate insight on:• What steps you’d recommend taking before making an offer on a first deal• How to properly analyze deals when you’re brand new• How to connect with potential mentors or experienced investors who are open to helping newer investors• Whether long-term or short-term rentals tend to be better for first-time investors, in your experienceAny advice, tools, podcasts, books, or strategies you’d recommend would be greatly appreciated. 

Of course, with this method you actually end up with a physical check that must be deposited.

I would suggest anchoring the tenants on what the rent "should be" if it was at market rates and then stepping them up (maybe $50-$75 every 3-6 months until you reach the desired level.

I have about 75+ in my pipeline as well speak who are eager to sell, yet the traditional wholesale method will not work because their asking price is outside my MAO.