Many guys out there that you can hire for specific work such as electrician, plumbing, sheet rock, paint etc

I'm a former builder who got rocked pretty good in 2008 then took a job out of state and just recently moved back to the gulf coast.  

Close in a exterior area and make it into a air conditioned workout roomConvert a garage into a large living areaRepaint outside of the houseChange from typical arizona rock yard to grass in front and back yard.

I think there is a lot more multifamily in Little Rock, but if you want to stay in Benton you might have better luck trying to network to find off market deals.  

@Jason LawrenceI saw a couple red flags but the main one is the interest rate is currently at 95%!

I also have geologist friends in the field and considered throwing them some cash and letting them do their thing, but drilling can cost millions and wouldn’t provide diversification, so i am not on that level.For mining operations, the only one I could find was Klondike Strike by Red Cloud.

It would cause red flags or something like that to IRS.

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When established in the correct order the Land Trust doesn't trigger the same red flags with the Due on Sale as the direct transfer of a deed into an LLC, and the Land Trust can be created in such a way that your name does not have to appear on public record for the property - you can have your attorney sign for it as a "nominee trustee" until it is formed and then have it pass down to you after the signing is complete.This is a much more flexible system that works at large, but if you can find a bank that works direct and favorably with an LLC that is generally a bit easier (though your name will still appear on public record for that property.)This isn't legal advice, just my opinion as an investor.

I usually look in the area just north-east of downtown LA (the region spanning Eagle Rock, Glassell Park, Montecito Heights, all the way down to City Terrace).