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Here are some practical tips and insights based on my experience managing a real estate fund and working in this field.First, setting realistic expectations.

Distressed properties are real estate assets that are usually sold at a discount due to financial or physical distress.

🌲🏕️ 🔹 114 acres of outdoor fun, developed in two phases:🔹 Phase 1 (60 acres) breaks ground in mid-2025, opening fall 2026🔹 Budget: $8.7M for design, permits & Phase 1 construction 🏞️ What to Expect in Phase 1:✅ 1-acre dog park (separate areas for big & small dogs) 🐕 ✅ Bike trails & nature-based playground 🚴‍♀️ ✅ Scenic rest areas, restrooms & picnic shelter🏕️ ✅ Multi-use path along Eastfield Rd + parking 🚗 📍 Location: 13729 Eastfield Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 📊 Real Estate Snapshot (28269): 🏡 Avg Home Price: $384,732 (+5.1% YoY) 🏠 Avg.

From then I knew real estate investing would be in my future.

I would try not to tie up any of the principal in down payments.Personally, I had a family member do this same thing, but they used an investment portfolio as the collateral instead of real estate.If you play your cards right, this might be the only short-term money you ever need.Please let us know what you end up doing.

There is another STR owner in this community I've talked to, and he's been doing it for 1-2 years and he said it's still been a real pain to deal with. 

For every $100 million in public subsidies, approximately 1,157 co-living spaces could be created, compared to 313 studio apartments.The Bloomington City Council is reviewing potential ordinance language to facilitate co-living spaces, considering factors like parking, minimum square footage, and the definition of "family" in housing contexts.As real estate investors, it's essential to stay informed about such developments, as they can present new opportunities and models for investment.

I had an investor who was a licensed attorney invest in a prior fund with me in 2003.

Hey BP community,I am considering investing in a real estate developer using the Build, Refinance, Rent & Repeat (BRRR 2.0) strategy.