Identifying value-add opportunities in strong neighborhoods and negotiating deals that make sense is something I’ve done a lot, so I understand what it takes to make these projects successful.If you’d like, we can connect and talk through some strategies or areas to focus on—I’m here to help however I can.

I would strongly consider building equity to make a stronger down payment and further decrease your monthly cost. 

Build a strong team, prioritize cash flow, and take the time to understand the local market and regulations, especially for development projects.

They’ve already made a name for themselves in Mexico with projects that blend eco-friendly practices and thoughtful design, and now they’re bringing that expertise to one of the most popular markets in the U.S.For investors, this could be an exciting opportunity to work with a developer who consistently delivers quality and strong returns.Check it out:  Travel weekly by Northstar

The economy is strong here.

Most hard money lenders base their terms on the deal’s equity and your experience, so with a solid flip track record like yours, you should be able to find better leverage — especially if the deal has a strong ARV.What's the ARV on the property?

I guess I could do some work-arounds -- maybe reserve one unit in the first purchase for use as an AirBnb, and reserve my own time in it when needed - instead of claiming it as a primary.Are either of you (or anyone) familiar with a finance product/loan that will allow me to purchase under $150,000 (w/ strong credit) and do much of my own work and live-in a portion as a primary residence?  

In my view, this trend is likely to persist and could be a strong demographic tailwind for a long-term investor like yourself.Specifically, Athens, AL—a city about 30 miles west of downtown Huntsville—was the #1 fastest-growing city in the state in 2023, so there’s a lot of growth, development, and opportunity in and around Huntsville proper.If you have the time, do some driving around.

We even had to do a lease back to them while the carport situation was being finalized.There is definitely some luck involved with every deal, but I think as investors we can create our own luck as well based on knowledge and experience.  

Only place I felt "safe" in CA was on base.