Aside from that, once I was to get it under contract for assignment, just looking for any potential roadblocks or anything like that just in case while I proceed with the process.

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Having to use their lender is annoying, but for someone who has done it before or at least knows it can be a frustrating process, it's worth it for the deal they give you. 

However, weigh the costs of selling and the potential long-term appreciation you’d lose in this area.Real estate investing is a learning process, and you’re already ahead by taking action.

We bought lists of homes and sold them off individually.

To discuss other side of this thought process on new builds..

When they get that commission check That's the benefit of working within a group that is QB'd by a single individual cause any new member gets the benefits already mined by the group.Financing Options: What types of loans or funding sources work best when scaling quickly?

Or is it better to go directly to the city to get the permit process?

They can work out that payment situation..... who is paying what/when/how... not my problem The deposit is on the property, not the individual.... its stays with the property- if the "move out person" wants their portion now, they can get it from the "stay person" and the "stay" will get the full amount at move out.

I wouldn't say impossible as any individual can loan you money at the end of the day as a private lender, but most lenders won't even go to 0% with experience.