They have taken strides to pave the way for ADUs - here’s the implications for real estate investors.It's crucial to understand Raleigh’s zoning rules for ADUs BEFORE deciding to implement this strategy on your current or future long term rental, Airbnb, student housing, MTR, house hack, flip, etc.

I updated the kitchen with high-end appliances, installed custom cabinetry, and added modern finishes throughout.

The STR loophole would work on the properties above, and then I could connect you to my CPA who has some great strategies like investing in Solar to keep more of your money. 

Again, I’m not sure if these guys do this to everyone or if their customer service ability as partners is just terrible.

Probably going to be a check.Smart contractors are starting to understand that convenience matters to customers and being able to take different methods of payment can help them collect their money.

Since this is a post about our loan shop, I'll highlight that we are a small loan shop (30 employees), family-owned just trying to get more clients by placing their loans well and treating customers well.

This doesn't come cheap--these folks were making high six to seven figures depending on volume.We focused on lending to professional real estate investors--so our customers were frequent repeat borrowers. 

Is there a good strategy to scale my investments or should I just keep what I’ve got?   

If you have not done so already I'd highly recommend having a study done on the space in relation to surrounding population with the dentist in mind as a way of showing a solid customer base. 

The ability to get funding in just a few days can make a world of difference, allowing investors to act quickly and lock in the best opportunities.I’m curious, in your experience, what strategies have you found most effective for building strong relationships with reliable direct lenders?