There are cheaper one’s in D/F areas but I would be careful as those can create a laundry list of additional issues.

You won't be able to use conventional financing and must use a non-recourse loan which typically require 40% down.

As a long-time GC, I wouldn't care how you paid me.

Hi Makani,Conventional lenders tend to be stricter about requiring proof of income.

Whoever qualifies for that probably won't need them.Yes many GPs have experienced hardship but you can see those who really care about what they are doing and those who don't.

I work in engagement marketing and deal with construction tradesmen all day, usually more custom type tradespersons with a lot of care and concern for their own work, which may glamorize it more than I realize.

I am currently in the process of identifying land for a purpose-built residential assisted living and memory care facility in Houston, TX.

Let me preface my story with my definition of freedom: doing what you enjoy for a living with the people you care about.My name is Peter Neill.

If you enjoy mentoring or care to share how you found your current mentors, I'd love to hear it!

If you aren't paying cash and are doing owner occupancy you may be able to use FHA instead of Conventional with a higher down payment.