Not a dumb question at all, but getting a $100K loan with no track record is difficult.

Also, make sure to record every transaction clearly to avoid any issues with the IRS or legal matters.Hope this helps!

Did you get the house recorded with the LLC in place? 

I document my inspection with photos so the condition is recorded from that point forward.

Understanding exactly who is the decision maker for property is not as simple as looking through the assessor records.

I lend hard money, and that's where I get most of my deals from.OP, how are you going to record a mortgage against the property if there's no TMK?

The track record of the guru and his claims of success have NOT been verified.  

same with us, we study infill every day though through case examples. the best part about infill is no risk. buying lots like what builders are doing even national builders still are shifting the risk to local land developers. my recommendation is to look at permitted uses, price per acre, etc. if you want lower risk buy a larger tract of land from a large developer out of a 100+ acre development to lower the risk. if you are doing it from scratch work with a group who's doing subdivisions. you can go and read the subdivision plats in your recorders office online every county has one. in columbus where I do the majority of our development we are specifically starting to target zones where the economics are also favorable.

Yes, @Dave Van Horn is a great guy with an excellent track record and a stellar reputation.

I just rented to someone with a prior eviction on their record Their story lines up with the paperwork I have available (it was more of a dispute with an HOA nosey Nancy, and their former roommate, than a tenant violation of terms - settled on agreement instead of a full eviction, and the problem roommate is no longer in the picture).