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Ask your parents, other relatives or friends
for help. If they can't give or loan any money, perhaps
they'll agree to co-sign the loan.
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Sell (or borrow against) other real estate
you own.
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Sell securities you own, or borrow against
them through a loan from the stock brokerage.
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Sell collectibles or heirlooms you own.
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Cash in on any insurance you have.
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Get a second job. It'll help you raise
cash, and the extra income will improve your chances of
qualifying for a loan. You can quit later.
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Look for an investment partner who'll
put up some or all of the cash in an equity-sharing partnership.
You make the monthly payments and the two of you split
the eventual resale profits.
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Pawn something you own and use the proceeds
for a deposit. You can get the item back after you've
moved in and can afford to pay the pawnbroker back.
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Refinance your car or other vehicles.
