Joseph, starting a hard money lending company in DFW sounds like a great move given your extensive experience in real estate!

The bank said they won't give me an extension forever while I am looking for a tenant. 

By gaining insight into the investor’s goals—whether it’s flipping properties, acquiring rental units, or developing new constructions—the broker can tailor their approach and identify the most suitable lending options.Once the broker comprehends the investor's needs, they leverage their extensive network of private lenders.

If you want to invest you first need to educate yourself extensively.

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

Hi @Luca Perinuzzi - I can talk about this extensively. 

@Mic SalvadorThis can vary widely depending on what market you in, how extensive the rehab is, and how you are financing. 

I’ve been reading extensively on strategies to minimize tenant vacancies through smart investments, and I’ve come to realize that many other factors play a crucial role when managing rental properties.

Unless you have extensive experience representing yourself, I recommend using an agent.

We are currently looking at a HUD home in Georgia - I have a couple of questions and can’t seem to find a definitive answer - The home is currently in the OO listing period - our plan would be to buy the home doing extensive renovations (the home is in a “Historical” area so renovations have to be approved) once completed we plan on living there full time - it could take ip to a year to complete or longer I don’t know  - as I see it the OO designation is to be the OO for a min of 12 months - is this after the home has been renovated or after you close on the home - though the house could probably technically be lived in now it does have some water and roof damage and needs complete redo of electrical and plumbing - for me to deem it safe - so not really livable by normal standards - but no way it would be livable in just a couple of months - any thoughts or an actual answer to the OO rules