I get FinTech is a high-risk activity, but imagine the industry will consolidate to one or a few strong players.

Making the wrong hire, overlooking the risks, taking on too much debt.

Hey Makani, you should check out DSCR loans, which are primarily for investment properties and focus on the property’s income potential rather than your personal income.

The Homeowners Insurance will include Builder's Risk. 

It all really depends on your appetite for risk.

Explore Potential Funding OptionsPrivate Money Lenders (PMLs): Reach out to private individuals looking to invest in real estate.

I have considered doing a TIC/coop in San Dego but have the belief, without any data except for how I would value the financing challenges and tic risks, as being much greater than 10% price difference from condo price.  

Some builders risk policies don't provide for live in.

Quality and risk in Cleveland and Akron neighborhoods will vary widely.

In that case, you’re living for $2,000 a month—while building equity in the home, benefiting from potential appreciation, and taking advantage of valuable tax write-offs!