I would recommend getting with a CPA to go through your tax liability.

While the market can go up or down in either investment, Real Estate is the only one of the two that offers income opportunities through rental income, that stocks don't, and can often help ride out the storm of market fluxes.Also, the Greater Phoenix market (that includes Scottsdale) historically nets 65K+ Californians per year. 

@Wells H. you can spend DAYS driving through Detroit!

Thus, I'm not seeking 100 occupancy.Staci  If guests take that much, I would 100% be asking for reimbursement through Airbnb.

I presented unrefutable proof that I was right and my comps were solid and that they should change theirs and let the deal go through.  

We're going through the same thing now.

Are there other options that could be better for a construction to perm loan (not through a traditional bank)???

In the past year we've been through the ringer financially due to bad contractors, deal promises, and generally just being new to the game.

I try sending a video or doing a live video walk-through with them so they can get a better idea of the layout, condition, neighborhood, etc.2.

Stayed afloat (barely) through the pandemic with NY properties so i've seen it all at this point.