Investor group funds your search + acquisition — you become CEO for equity.
Entrepreneurship-through-acquisition (ETA) / search fund model: 10–20 investors fund your 18–24 month full-time search ($400K–$600K) plus acquisition equity for a target business ($5M–$30M). You become CEO. You earn ~25–30% carried interest at exit. Traditional path for HBS / GSB / Kellogg MBAs but expanding to non-MBA operators via self-funded and accelerator search models.
Click Generate advisory deep dive for mechanics, IRC citations, a step-by-step execution plan, a worked numeric example on your profile, costs, risks, and this-week actions.
Eligible veterans buy with $0 down, no PMI, and assumable rates.
0% down in USDA-eligible areas — includes many suburban zip codes.
Neighborhood Assistance Corp of America — below-market rate, zero down.
Fannie / Freddie low-income programs — 3% down + reduced PMI.
1.25–2.25% down for enrolled tribal members — nationwide.
State / county / employer DPA — $5K–$50K forgivable or 0% deferred 2nd.
$100 total down on FHA-repossessed homes for owner-occupants.
3.5% down + rehab budget rolled into one loan — buy distressed properties.