If you did a septic complete and well drilled and electrical to the space then that has value in appraisal.

Not sure what sort of business you have or what business space you want.

. - Hard money lenders - as i grow into this space would love have contacts in this area and look forward to working together.I am new to it all and look forward to connecting with anyone who was once where i was.

These are some really easy steps to push the ball forward and provide opportunity in the real estate space! 

Think of yourself living in the rooms, not for style, but is there enough space (ie don't buy a place with lots of tiny rooms).

To determine the level of risk the applicant poses to your property and income.You should give them space to explain their criminal record.

You can use conventional financing, up to a fourplex, and if you live in one unit you may reduce some of the property tax for the space you live in as it is your primary residence and you can also buy with very little down as opposed to buying it strictly as an investment property.Duplexes are a great option and you generally also always have at least one paying tenant and can be bought similarly.

Always looking to meet new folks in the space.  

When the lender brought up the issue, he just said that he needed more backyard space for his kid and it was a non-event.

The note space is HEAVILY regulated since 2008 and continues to add further regulations which to me is a good thing as there are far too many bad actors in the space.