I completely agree—private money lending is becoming a key strategy in this climate, especially with its flexibility and speed compared to traditional loans.

The potential NOI and cash flows seem to be roughly double what a comparable ‘vanilla’ multi-family would be at the same purchase price (such as a 3-unit apartment building).Many of the 14 bedrooms had not been fixed up in decades.

I think one of the major issues is W valley basically only has Pinot .. compared to Napa Sonoma were virtually all varietals are grown and bottled. 

It is a logical decision for to PM your company and ask where are the A-D classes located in Detroit in order to compare to Chicago and other areas I am looking to invest in.

We have a dozen or so properties there, that are without water indefinitely, perhaps as long as month.Of course, that's small change compared to the utter destruction and loss of life.  

Your yard requirements may very well start inside the easements reducing the buildable area as compared to a lot of the same size without those easements.

If managed well, it can be a reliable way to build cash flow—just do your research on the local demand and regulations.

When I was wholesaling, the hardest thing to do was to find reliable contractors who could get the job done and not leave the house a total mess. 

Gather data on comparable properties, their rental rates, and occupancy levels to present to lenders.

Compared to 2018, I am paying 6x the premiums on homes, on autos it's been more like 4x.