Hey Daniel, if you're unable to walk the properties yourself, your best bet would be to establish a relationship with a local contractor to estimate costs for you.

It opened doors to new markets for agricultural products such as cotton, sugar, and grains, laying the foundation for prosperous farming and trade economies across the newly acquired territories.Investors keen on infrastructure development saw potential in establishing trade routes, settlements, and towns that would eventually grow into thriving cities.

Apparently it was something new that was established in 2022 where the closer you get to 25% the fees are phased out?

I would focus on established markets that are still showing growth and have more than just one draw.Taking my main market of Tampa Metro as an example - There is more than just beaches, you also have MLB/NHL/NFL + Spring break and MLB Spring training, aquariums, golf, casino, new downtown development, and a lot of business travel.You want to avoid markets with just one draw, as if something happens to that draw, you will be hurting for who knows how long.

I am seeking perspective from the savvy note investors as well as established buy and hold (rental property) investors regarding the "best" strategy to grow net worth over time. 

While "hard money" and "private money" are often used interchangeably, there are subtle differences:Hard Money Loans: Typically offered by established companies or groups of investors.

I would simply establish relationships with realtors and your investors. 

We only agreed to the ridiculously high fees because we wanted to establish business credit for new LLC and were told we could get the lump sum in our account in 2 weeks or less.

I walk to the front and the tenant has removed thousands of dollars of established landscaping and is planting annuals in their place, which will surely die in the summer heat.

Those syndicators establish investing protocol and disclosures for their passive investors.