I have been interview these folks and almost down to the right folks.What I am seeking from the community is experience from those that have done this and have been successful but also those that have pitfalls to learn from those to either not make the same mistake, or do what works. 

@Mark Miles, I know we've had this discussion before, but a lot of us have invested very successfully in the Poconos, and built a good community there. 

I have a few vendors that I paid over $600 for services that were independent contractors and wanted to know the process for taxes.

In working on construction loan financing, the lender informed me I'll need to unencumber that portion of the property (makes sense) before closing on the construction loan.I understand there to be two methods generally speaking: refinancing my mortgage and removing that portion of the property in the process OR attaining a partial release from the lender to remove that land.I *strongly* want to avoid refinancing as I have an amazing rate, but partial releases seem complex and also require a survey.

im in the process of doing that right now any tips so i dont overspend on reno since a nonconforming duplex is more valued at cashflow than the arv

As a realtor specializing in pre-construction, commercial, and investment properties, I’d be happy to answer any questions or help guide you through the process if you’re interested.

Lets connect, it would be great to learn more about the industrial development process as well as some opportunities in that side of industry! 

Choose a location with low-cost homeowners insurance because they have the lowest risk of natural disasters: Insurance - ValuePenguinIf you follow the above process, you will now have a short list of potential cities that are very likely to appreciate much faster than others due to their strong fundamentals.

Building a successful real estate portfolio takes a ton of time, effort, and capital.

It’s done but can be risky.Just my 2 cents and how I approached my real estate / home ownership process - not saying it’s right or wrong just sharing my experience