I'm a civil engineer, and for example, I do the civil engineering/permitting for many Gas-Station & Convenience Store.

Yes you "pay for convenience" with the build-to-rent REI model, but as a 1st time investor it was an easier path for us to at least get in the game knowing we have kids, jobs, life, etc.

I hope you made it convenient for yourself.Your loan documents should (or better) contain a due-on-sale clause.

@Matt Wan From overseas I would suggest buying in a market that is readily and easily accessible from one of the airports you can conveniently get to.

It takes a few days for the money to hit my account, but that is a small thing compared to the convenience.

For example, I purchase nearly everything on CC, for security reasons and convenience, and I pay it off in full every 2 weeks. 

I manage 2 LTR and 1 MTR using only Baselane which makes it so convenient to streamline my processes.

While this is a convenient option, the downside is that they don’t offer any advice—legal, tax, or business-related.

MTR is more of a convenience and less of an amenity play.Thats right, it’s only zoned single family.

Plus, the relationship-based nature of private lending can lead to more long-term, win-win partnerships.Banks definitely have their place for more traditional loans, but for many investors, the convenience of private lending outweighs the higher rates—especially when time is money!