If so, how is your experience?

Sounds like you’ve got some solid experience under your belt.

Or is it more than that and not something to be done without development experience?

Does anyone have any experience with buying and selling in a flood plain?

A partnership requires three things to be successful - Experience, Capital and Time.It looks like you have the capital and experience but maybe not the time.I have my doubts about this working if you have a friend who has weak credit and a limited cash flow.

I would try to tie those experiences and skill sets to your REI path.  

Arizona is more landlord-friendly, and I’m familiar with the area, which makes it appealing.For those with experience in either market, what are your thoughts?

Anyone have any recent experience with Aloha?

Would love to learn from your experiences.4.

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