This gives you a nice boost in search performance!

In hind site I would have performed underwriting for a tear down and compared the two but suspect I would have gone with same decision because my underwriting on rehab was so off.  

However, many would argue that location has a direct bearing on the ability of an asset to perform.

it doesn't cost a lot to put utilities and parking pads in or even entitle it or to purchase land. it's just a lot of work that no one wants to do. parks are hard to get approved but they are not expensive to develop. it's nothing but utilities and parking pads and an office. harder to finance too, but compared to apartment development or mixed use development it is one of the cheapest and highest performing assets because of reduced construction costs. 

This is where Upside Investments in Detroit entered the picture.Upside Investments helps investors achieve a hands-off approach to real estate investing and perform a BRRRR project remotely with ease.

I have performed this exercise a number of times using my own personal credit cards, and other lines of credit.

Never heard of a performance deed.Maybe have them sign a Quit Claim deed to you that your attorney holds in case they stop paying?

To be regarded as a real estate professional, you must perform a substantial amount of real estate business, defined as more than half of your time, and at least 750 hours, spent in real estate trades or businesses. 

My biggest complaint is their promises versus performance.

This is helpful for a few reasons:1) It will be easier to track performance of your rental.2) Your CPA will thank you come tax time.3) You' will thank yourself for not having to dig through old receipts, bank statements, etc. to find expenses and income for tax time.