Using escrow company & title insurance will protect you from an unwanted surprise. of course, thank you!!!

Of course, you also have limited liquidity and control.I am a full time passive investor, so I am clearly biased - but passive investing might at least be worth a look. 

Train is huge! 

I'm not sure if you're in the flatter northern half of the State or the hilly south half and/or if a berm could be built in the backyard or who, if anyone, has a yard that joins yours.The challenge of course, if finding the right person.

If it is near the golf course, a house that you would build there would have a good chance of selling. 

@Randy AchiTo start flipping houses, learn fundamentals through books, podcasts, and online courses, build a network, start small, and practice repairs.

A trained engineer could have some fun with this if something like this went to jury or if they were called in as a witness (kind of weird what engineers call fun for most people). 

The notes I have, have performed very well, and would love to stay on that train.

This of course depends on your starting bank roll - but if its like mine (under 100k) - Im trying to put as little as possible into it on top of initial equity and fees.this will likely chew a big hole in your ROI  (now if you are looking to improve value with a cash out refi or a great prospect comes along that needs combo new plumbing, roof, windows, foundation repair, etc - well just make sure you know what youre getting into and/or have a good contractor and finger on the pulse of the market when estimating the ARV YOURSELF - couple missed items and you risk having a bad first investment and not doing it again).    7) dont be scared be ambitious ( i should heed my own advice sometimes) 8) define numbers goals within your target areas.  

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