Even if I use an attorney, I should still be armed with as much knowledge as possible.

When purchasing a small multi family property as a primary residence.

I used 7/1 arm provided by builder. its 5.25 with 30% down payment

Have you tried going directly through your insurance provider?  

Don't have any land specifically, although we've got a small town about 40 minutes north of Baton Rouge we've been investing in lately that seems to have some demand.

It was a small $$$ project but time consuming because that was something I DIY'd while living in the property. 

There was an article published in Sept 2024 that showed the average consumer would save over $10,000 by working with a broker vs a direct lender over the life of their loan. 

Hi Otis,Self-Directed IRAs (SDIRAs) can be a great tool for funding real estate deals, especially for private money deals.

Small (1700 sqft or less) medium (1701 -1999 sqft) and large (2000 sqft or more)Cost benefit analysis Estimates IF 300+ homes are built over 10 yearsAlot of technical information to say that:- When I start development, i will be going into uncharted territory. - New construction will be comped against other new construction - Start out with enough comps to justify the price point- keep the area tight to consolidate the risk vs building one or two in different parts of the same neighborhood. 

Adding details and specifics can help get to the answer or direction you're looking for.