It all depends on location of course. 1 good thing I have going, there is no restrictions there.

The Taxable Value is uncapped and equated to the SEV upon a sale or other transfer of property ownership, with limited exceptions.Homestead versus Non-Homestead Millage RatesCounties & cities in Michigan are allowed to set their own millage rates, with one restriction – a primary residence (Homestead) is exempt from up to 18 mills of school taxes on their Homestead property.

You also have setback restrictions which are based on height.That’s just some of technical parts of zoning.

@Mike Lambert That is highly dependent on a multitude of factors like size/luxury class/location/housing type/owner restrictions/etc.

These are primarily found in cities with a metro population >1M.Pro-business environment: Many cities treat employers as adversaries through restrictive policies.

Any other major syndication site has restricted sold data so it will be incomplete.

That said, complying with local ordinances and ensuring the lot isn’t in a restricted area will be key.

Many of them have restrictions that you must owner-occupy the property for a minimum number of years - or you'll have to pay it back with interest.Also, the standard mortgage requires you to owner-occupy a property for a minimum of 12 months before renting it out.

With market conditions as they are I don't want to be too restrictive.  

A tidy profit, plus confidence to tackle the next project solo.On the topic of self-directed IRAs: While they’re fantastic for gaining experience and diversifying into real estate over time, they can feel restrictive if your main goal is scaling quickly.Here’s what I’d focus on:Using Equity Wisely: A HELOC or cash-out refinance could unlock funds to pursue a flip or duplex without touching your 401(k).Partnering Smartly: Your realtor friend sounds like a great resource.