This taught us an important lesson: it might be time to bring on a dedicated dispositions specialist to ensure we maximize our spreads on every deal.

I more so meant if there are people you could hire to do a pre-inspection to ensure you pass on the first go!

Windows are part of the floor plans so always make sure you do your proper due diligence.

Don’t forget this can’t be done in Las Vegas proper.

Where do I start;  how do I find the right properties; what to look out for; what outlets do you use to ensure you don't pay too much for a property; what strategies should people in their mid-40's use to maximize the probability of success and profitability; etc., etc., etc...

My Hard Money Lenders held the money in escrow and would not release the funds until the work was done, inspected, and they knew it was properly done. 

Always make sure to have written agreements in place to ensure consistency and avoid misunderstandings.Good luck!

Also now clear that the lender is not doing their proper due diligence or even reading what we are giving them.  

The data is readily available, and I will provide the data source and its relevance.To ensure we're on the same page, the goal of real estate investing is financial freedom.

It’s a good idea to review local real estate development compensation norms or even consult with a lawyer to ensure the deal is fair.In your uncle’s case, the terms seem fairly favorable to the engineer if he is only handling the development and not contributing any capital.