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

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

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.

Additionally, as stated above, for additional questions please contact [email protected] or at (813) 709-8281.Additionally, Blackstone, one of the World's largest Real Estate Investment Trusts, froze redemptions in November 2022 and still have restrictions on redemptions and distributions due to the state of the Real Estate market and economy in 2023 and an unforeseen flurry of requests for withdrawal of funds within their BREIT.  

We have very limited controls, but the advertisers seem to always find new creative ways to get around the rules we impose. 

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.

Only on the MLS are you restricted to what a seller or agent for the seller have already etched in their mind. 

Unless there's access restrictions and access is required for an appraisal or lender inspection, there's no reason why a buyer can't use financing even if the property is advertised as cash only.

What I'm not sure about is STR restrictions in this area but that's easy enough to find out.

In our experience that is what carries the day along with the area and the STR restrictions or lack thereof(a whole other conversation) that deems the valuations.Airbnb and VRBO have thought of this and are way ahead of it, we scaled quickly using these platforms for two high end STR that book out great, once we established that, we created a direct book website and are slowly pulling our repeats from that.