Quote from @Iliana Herrman: Brandon wrote his book over ten years ago and the market was very different at that time.

There is a difference between newbies trying to do creative financing deals and actually doing them.

I mean, don't get me wrong, we have to comp the property...so if you are looking to REHAB the property and make it something different, then you need a rehab loan first and then refinance after type of thing. 

please send me a case example I'd love to read. that's one appraisal. the knowledge I have as a licensed general contractor working with investors from 5 cities at a time all over the country buidling 3 different floorplans I would say trumps one ADU you read about online 

I have been looking in different markets and heard about Tuscaloosa on the BP podcast.

Each town has different rules regarding rent control. 

They require or they request.Big difference. 

Those are very different evaluations for what a RE Investor needs.

The difference between this attempt and the two previous attempts that failed badly is the large amount of money the aids foundation is spending.  

That being said, if it provides me a significant advantage or a starting point, I think it would be foolish not to utilize it.Therefore, given these two different perspectives/starting points, I'd love to hear any potential advice on which strategies/niches to focus on first, and for which starting point.