If I am all in on the property for 360k (purchase and some finishing construction as well as carry costs) and the home is valued at 450k or more (based on what im told by agents as well as my own analysis while staying conservative), that is 20%+ equity I believe, unless I am missing something.

If a pickpocket steals your wallet, people will wonder why you would carry your wallet in your pocket.

Quote from @Jason Baker: I’m A 11th Grader And I’m Committed To Being A Young Real Estate Investor After HighSchool...Just Trying To Seek AdviceThe average person who went to college carries $40,000 in debt. 

This was the first property we carried flood insurance on, during our project.

Don't over leverage and carry reserves.

EXACTLY Darius its well known in those circles  this is why the state of PA is coming out with new laws that will clearly define how the lease option works and treat it more like a seller carry back with Dodd Frank protections.. 

That said, working with an uninsured contractor still carries significant risks.

Hey all, I am new to long-distance real estate investing and probably did everything wrong on my first investment property. I bought a 3 Bedroom SFH in Cahokia Heights, IL on April 2024 and it is STILL NOT RENTED TODA...

The plans will probably be developed while the government plans, carries out, or coerces, clean up, and puts liens on the properties being cleaned up. 

If you constantly chase the bottom dollar and bottom tier coverage you'll be the one carrying the most risk.Happy to connect and talk more.