I would learn a little bit more about contract law in your state.

And for us on this project out of Dulles that was in the back of my mind for sure..

In his words, this is away around the due on sale clause that you can run into in a sub - to transaction.My question - if the seller puts the property in a trust, will this avoid the potential of a due on sale clause?

Good morning fellow investors, I am about to break ground on my first development project which entails adding 7 units on a lot that already has 2 units on it.

i'm currently trying to buy on seller finance. 

Most importantly, I'm sure you would agree, this has been a huge learning experience that will allow you to be a more successful & savvy investor in the future based on this experience. 

This goes back to the norm level or comes down.

Lots of depreciation you will pay no tax maybe even shield some W2 income.B.  8k maybe 10k if you pick the right guy to lend your money to in interest income you will be paying much higher tax rate on this income FYI no depreciation expense. 

Looking forward to it

If you actually need to do permits on everything or just structural fixes and big items (I.e. roof, siding, windows, etc.).