Most of our investments we look at IRR (time value of money) to determine which investment is a good fit for us at this time - which factors in returns, risk and time of investment - is it a short term investment we want to get appreciation play or long term fixed income investment.

What would you do if you got someone to do it, gave the money they gave you to the seller as his/her earnest money, and the closing fell apart but the seller refused to return the money or tied it up in escrow or arbitration? 

It's easily the number 1 savior i've seen in multiple of my clients.

Can't you come together and figure out a solution where he returns and addresses your concerns and collects the $2K?

Once you have your directors and can clearly articulate your mission, you can create one relatively easily through LegalZoom.

Personally I only use my HELOC on short term projects like flips, new builds and BRRRRs where I know I will be replacing the capital within months.You may be better off waiting a year and save up more cash or liquidate your index funds if the returns on a property will be better.

If the property is in service then it’s reported on your 2024 tax return.

If they don't approve the project, all the time and money spent chasing it yields no return.3) Market Risk: The market can change during the entitlement process, which can also work in your favor like it did for many Developers in 2021.That's why knowing your municipality, understanding their processes, and making wise decisions in selecting which projects to pursue are crucial.Success in development requires choosing the right projects that 1) meet your criteria and 2) have a promising path to approval.The good thing is that this risk is compensated by having a higher return.

.), then the downside on a particular deal is easily in the 5- or 6-figures.

If you're looking for this service in Columbus, your investment will most likely not produce much returns if any.