I know there are many strategies/tactics people have used... 

When you tell someone their strategy isn't brilliant, they melt into an offended state and fry themselves in their forum.Are the forums here getting worse, or is it just me?

Urban Development land swaps are often used as a strategy to: - Consolidate public land holdings - Acquire important natural or recreational areas - Facilitate development while ensuring community benefitsLand swaps can provide several benefits to communities: - Preservation of open spaces and environmentally sensitive areas - Creation of new public parks or recreational facilities - Protection of wildlife habitats and corridors - Improved land management efficiencyI searched for some Urban examples for reference: 1.

She has a deep understanding of the local markets and can help you identify properties that align with your goals.I’d be happy to set up a call to discuss your plans in more detail and share insights about neighborhoods, strategies, and what to expect when you visit.

It's actually the best strategy in the Nashville area if you can build an HPR yourself and own both, STR the other side. 

What strategies do you recommend for securing hard money loans for spec builds?

If they tell you no, then stop and find a different strategy.

2x House Hacker here in Los Angeles and a case study in the BP book, The House Hacking Strategy.1.

Look at their marketing strategy.

Chicago has plenty of opportunities for value-add projects, and I'd be happy to share some insights or introduce you to a few local investors I've worked with.Feel free to reach out if you want to talk strategy or specific neighborhoods!