To overcome this, you can focus on building strong relationships with potential investors by attending networking events and sharing your track record.

.- Investment Lock-Up: While there’s a chance your funds could be tied up for a bit, if the property is well-designed and in a desirable area, you might see appreciation that allows for refinancing sooner than you think.Buying an existing property:- Less Risk: Existing properties come with a track record, so you can analyze their performance and potential more easily.

ISpeed want's recording's of calls, which is very difficult to accomplish when, as in this case, I purchased the lead while in the field from my cell phone.    

The first place i would look is the land records and see what the price was for the mineral rights.

If you have to submit plans for your build out, historic records aren’t going to get you permitted.

BUT this applies to experienced builders who have a strong track record of successful projects without trailing loss history.  

This is my first month renting it, so I don't have a track record to share. 

Luckily, we have a track record of success—it’s just a matter of finding the right people and getting in front of them.

I pulled the recorded liens against the properties, most of which relate to 1) City of San Antonio fines for mowing and demolition, and 2) Vendor's Liens.Two questions for the BP Community:  1) Are the City fines extinguished at tax sale? 

If the landlord has good records and they're having issues obtaining estoppels, it's not the end of the world.