These factors can impact the ability to develop or renovate a property and the tax implications of owning a property.Zoning RegulationsZoning regulations are laws that dictate how land can be used within a particular area.

Many people use hard money loans to do the initial purchase and rehab, but I believe those lenders typically want to lend to investors with experience because part of the criteria is evaluating the deal itself and the investors ability to execute.

So lets say the property is valued at 200,000 could a brand new LLC borrow 150,000 to 160,000 to purchase an investment property where the rent would be 1400 to 1500/month.Or since I own the LLC is it strictly based on my ability to get financed?

You also have the ability to go through an LLC if that is the route you want to take and do not have a cap on size/concentration limits.

It's all under the same banner and controlled by one company.They have the ability to negotiate with the City of Cle Elum, WA, as they are probably its biggest employer.

Would be nice to also have the ability to rent it out short term (AirBNB, etc) but this isn't totally necessary. 

. * It's mind-boggling that after what we've been through in the housing market since 2008, that California would consider a bill that sends the message, "We don't want to develop, rehabilitate, or improve our housing stock

I find it much more intelligible to just do the work directly myself.One thing I'm really not sure of (but would like to know).... is how far is the Flat Fee MLS broker's "reach" over my ability to sell thru alternative avenues outside the MLS listing service that I'm paying them to list on??? 

I invest in mortgage notes, you can google biggerpockets note investor scam artist, fraud etc and will find many posts of people who had to file suit and were successful against a certain investor. 

Success hinges on one's ability to craft exceptional guest experiences, market properties, and implement systems for cleanliness and customer service.Despite the skepticism surrounding "course gurus," I would suggest considering a reputable course, particularly if pursuing the arbitrage route.