This has happened to me twice now, and I'm curious how others have dealt with it.

.✅ Refinance at a Higher Valuation – Now that the building is legal and cash-flowing, you may qualify for better loan terms.✅ Sell to Institutional Buyers – Many large investors avoid compliance-heavy deals, so once issues are resolved, the building becomes more attractive to a wider pool of buyers.📌 Example:A historic firehouse was converted into a luxury mixed-use development—significantly increasing its value without major structural changes.🚨 Red Flag:❌ Waiting too long to finalize paperwork – If zoning approvals or permits expire, you may have to start over.Is Adaptive Reuse & Zoning Arbitrage a Smart Investment Strategy?

Notwithstanding my primary business, my real estate goal right now is acquiring and investing in four-plexes in the Anchorage/Wasilla area that can be utilized as transitional living residences.There’s a significant need for quality housing for individuals re-entering society after incarceration, and I believe a stable living environment can play a key role in rehabilitation.

They are at year 2 1/2 and now say you "might" get 50% in 3-5 more years.

I don't have an answer, but now I'm following this.

Can anyone tell me if this is a genuine scam or is this a viable program to use a vehicle to start my Real Estate Investing journey.

My only regret is that I never considered real estate decades ago, but I look forward to this journey and the impact it will have on my family.  

Once you buy it you can sell it for any amount you ask, you own it, it's yours now.

I am confused now but will sit down and write my alternatives. seems like worth a try on my own before throwing money at services like Deal sauce or prop Stream (sponsored by BP)thanks, Bottom line.

Since you are not planning to hold them and sell them individually it makes sense to do this now or during closing.Cheers!