I was watching a Youtube video which mentioned equity sharing companies as an option to help you buy a STBX out of a house. I'd never heard of this option before. If it's not a scam it seems like it could help a person whose options are very limited. Here's how it works - A person wants to buy their STBX out of the house but does not have the cash to do so, or other things to bargain with (pension/401k, etc..). The equity sharing company will supposedly give you money up front which you could then use to buy your STBX out with) in exchange for a certain percentage of future equity and appreciation of the house. TIA for any insights.