Occupying one unit of a small multi-family property (2–4 units) while renting out the others to cover the mortgage.
These methods only work if you buy properties significantly below market value to ensure positive cash flow.
Negotiating directly with sellers to act as the lender, often with more flexible terms than a bank.
While encouraging, the book highlights several "ugly sides" to these strategies:
Leasing a property with the exclusive right to purchase it later at a set price, allowing time to build equity or credit.
