This article includes Prospect Mortgage getting whacked with a $3.5M fine for paying referral fees: https://www.housingwire.com/ar...https://www.thebalancesmb.com/... is a good article to brush up on.RESPA doesn't apply on commercial or hard money loans. 

The reason I ask you this is because if you’re overseas for several years, that is potentially wasted time as time is the most valuable resource you won’t ever get back.

@Seth Botner, I think this link explains it pretty well in general.https://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/article/deed-restrict...Here is the pertinent excerpt:Who Enforces Deed Restrictions?

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They can provide valuable insights and potential partnership opportunities.When reaching out to successful investors, focus on how you can provide value to them as well.

And is it more valuable than the upfront/ cash or equity you could gain?

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The article referenced above says no implementation date has been set, but the inspector said it was January 1, 2025.

You're absolutely right, thank you for your valuable insight!