But i was able to achieve the elusive infinite return on a majority of my RE and all of my investment RE that I purchased prior to 2020.Infinite return has the benefit that the finances are not the hindrance to scale.  

I am not an expert here but my thought is that you would learn a lot by getting your license and have more credibility in the industry at large so if your time and finances allow- get that license:)

I am a short term rental specialist and help investors, found this deal for myself How did you finance this deal?

Here’s a tip: if no one else in the whole city wants to buy your deal, then don’t buy it yourself!

I have been working on creating more passive RE opportunities and have come across a unique equity financing structure.

How did you finance this deal?

Just expressing timeline as I best understand it.Contract Jan 2022Lot Purchase Feb 2022Completed permit package submitted to city June 2022.Construction permit approved by city August 2022.Alt Seawall permit approved by city September 2022.Closed on financing September 2022.Lot scraped November 2022.Fill dirt brought in December 2022.Status update of "Ready for underground plumbing" from builder February 1, 2023.According to city portal, "Notice of Commencement" not completed at the time of this post, no indication of underground plumbing at time of this post (April 1, 2023).  

Not much has changed in my life, but if I now have to finance a rental property vs primary home, my options change. 

For example, the FHA will all 100% financing on a purchase anywhere in the country, not just in the disaster area, for someone residing in a disaster area at the time of the disaster, whether they were a homeowner or renter.

Maybe a mom & pop owned small multi-family can owner finance or sell to you with some guidance for the transition.