What do you mean by integrate? 

My problem was by that time so much was owed, it was more than the house was worth. 

This group is an incredible collection of midterm rental hosts who support one another by offering advice and suggestions, being a sounding board for each other, offering mentorship and collaboration opportunities and share our respective networks.

A2: No, for labor only.Q3: I paid my GC via Zelle and my lawyer by credit card.

Long distance real estate investing opens up a world of possibilities by allowing investors to tap into markets far beyond their local reach.

I don't really have the time to vet multiple agents, mortgage providers, property managers, etc in other markets and trust that I'm getting someone to steer me in the right direction.The Rent to Retirement concept takes all of that guesswork out of it by having teams in place in the markets that they've already researched. 

At closing:The homeowner deeds the property to the straw borrower, relying on the false promises made by the ‘investor’All proceeds are used to pay off the defaulted loanThe homeowner walks away with nothingThe 'investor' pockets the equity and runsThe straw borrower defaults on the loanThe homeowner is evicted, loses the house and all equityThere are many variations of a foreclosure rescue scheme.

Your idea about the land left by the LA fire combined with SB-9 is definitely interesting.

Lesson learned by me and my first experience with a PM website.

If you're only doing a couple or so transactions per year probably ok.On the other hand, you can have more control and eliminate the need to go through a custodian for investments by the use of checkbook IRA or Solo 401k.