I recently watched a video where Troy Kearns mentioned he could source a high-quality quartz slab for $100 from China, which got me thinking about exploring similar options.Has anyone here ever imported materials like hardwood floors, countertops, or tiles from China for a project?

In Oregon for instance unless your doing a PUD open space cannot be required and you MUST create lots to specified zoning density.. in other words if your zoned 5k sq ft lots U cant ask for 7500 sq ft lots you must be within 10% of the base zoning.

I already make a living out of real estate and I'm not planning on ever leaving this space, I'm here to stay. 

I work with Property Management in Houston but can recommend some great networking/educational events for you :) Check out Space City REI - there's monthly meetups with an educational speaker relating to real estate investing and there are plenty of Investors looking for Wholesalers out there! 

Work with a lot of expats and foreign nationals in this space tax related.

Best Value adds are:Updated kitchen, updated bathrooms, cosmetic remodels.Additional bathrooms - finished basement spaces, in unit washer dryer, central air, additions/alterations.All of those are useless though if your roof is 30 years old, your mechanicals are from pre 1950's, and your home is in dire need to be renovated "behind the walls"Otherwise the above will increase your value but you will be left with Lipstick on a Pig

We're in the larger multifamily space, but regardless location is pretty universal.  

Paint, flooring, updated bathroomsLessons learned?

Investors can fast-track their timelines and boost ROI, while agents can use these streamlined rules as a selling point to attract development-minded buyers.In Carlsbad, SB-423 projects are allowed in residential or mixed-use zones near urban areas, with 75% of the site’s perimeter needing to border developed spaces like homes or businesses.

Hey everyone, I've been thinking about getting into the arbitrage space for awhile and midterm makes sense for my market.