Wishing - betting death on your tenants?

I'm 25k out of pocket for permits and clearing.I bet the pre-permitted 10 contiguous lots on the river would appraise for at least 150k.Am i being overly optimistic?

Your best bet is to get the rec from an investor-friendly agent who also flips (but be very careful with this, so many fakers) or an investor.

That becomes a "he said, she said" in court and I'd bet most judges would side with the plaintiff. ;-)

In both my seller financed deals the primary bank I was betting on backed out.

Your best bet is probably to get your real estate license and start actively being a real estate professional or buy a STR in your market that you can physically be at on a regular basis. 

I have 21 units and have recently formed a Series LLC for all 21 units. That has gone smoothly with the exception of one unit that I have my disabled brother living in. I have placed 50% ownership of that one unit in ...

As a rental, tenants will likely prioritize the location over minor inconveniences.Your strategy of betting on appreciation and eventually pulling equity makes a lot of sense in this market.

To me, if you aren't at least maintaining 0 cash flow, you're betting too much on appreciation to the investment work. 

I bet this person paid less than a grand for the rights. and will want 10k from you...