If your project qualifies for EPP (Express Permit Program), then you don’t have to secure permits in the traditional way.

Not sure why people go for 40-year fully am instead of just traditional 30-year with 10-year IO option, I tend to think the 40 year term is more of a gimmick

Traditionally most lenders will require 25% down, however there are a handful that can do 20% down without any experience. 

I've seen some pretty killer terms for foreign national Canadian loans from RBC bank, if they can meet traditional income qualifications.

I would be amazed, shocked even, if a traditional financial institution was willing to lend on a non-habitable asset up to 80%. 

well you have your own answer there are no lenders for entitlements  there are JV partners like me for entitlements but its not at traditional lending rates of course as its all risk capital.WI funded 3 entitlement deals in 2024 in Loudan  county VA to the tune of 7 figures in cash. since my client does not own it its unsecured ..

I was looking for partners in my network who wanted to JV on this property, but they wanted to know for certain that the title was clear since it was through a wholesaler and not "traditionally" through a realtor.   

I know the deferment period for capital gains is almost up, but what are the pros and Cons of an OZF vs a traditional 1031?

I'm in a beach area where Sat to Sat rentals have been traditional for 100 years, but not any longer since the rise of Airbnb (and less control by local property management companies).

FHA is for sure not going to be an option for him, last option is purchasing from an investor with owner financing, or lease to own program where he will not need traditional financing.