And definitely  not to the the refi before hand.

The number of showings has definitely picked up since the election and we are hopeful we will have something soon. 

Both have been a great experience but definitely my experience so far with Memphis has been superior.

Hey @Aaron Gordon congratulations on getting started on your real estate journey here in RI.Starting off with a live-in remodel is definitely a way to fast track your real estate experience.

im definitely open to connecting

Congrats on building that :) As far as the ability to purchase it as a primary with 5% down, yes you definitely can.

Would definitely recommend attending REI meetups in your area.

In this market, I would definitely list with an agent and not do FSBO. 

As of my last update in April 2023, the definition of an accredited investor includes, but is not limited to, the following:Income: Individuals who have had an income of more than $200,000 (or $300,000 together with a spouse) for the past two years and expect the same for the current year.Net Worth: Individuals with a net worth exceeding $1 million, either alone or together with a spouse, excluding the value of the person's primary residence.Insiders: Directors, executive officers, and general partners of the company selling the securities.Professional Experience: Certain professional certifications, designations, or credentials or other credentials issued by an accredited educational institution may allow an individual to be considered accredited.Knowledgeable Employees: In the case of private funds, "knowledgeable employees" of the fund are also considered accredited investors.Institutions: Banks, partnerships, corporations, nonprofits, and trusts with assets exceeding $5 million.By imposing these criteria, Regulation D is meant to ensure that all participants in such an offering are capable of fending for themselves or sustaining the risk of loss, thus requiring less regulatory protection.Under Rule 506(c), it is not enough for an investor to simply claim accredited status.

Definitely check into the terms and restrictions of the specialty loan.