"I can't give you $50,000 today," Elias said honestly. "But I can give you a " The Structure

Asking the note holder to "carry the paper" while you work to resolve the property's issues.

Elias had exactly $42 in his bank account. To buy a note, he didn't need cash; he needed a and a wealthy partner .

Elias didn't have $30,000. He called a local "hard money" investor, Marcus.