Like you, when I'm working with clients I highlight the key advantages of the conventional rehab loans (Fannie Mae's Homestyle and Freddie Mac's CHOICERenovation) are:- They can be used for investment properties- You can include luxury items- They have a higher limit – $806,500 in most places.Jeff

While every project is unique, the basics he highlighted are essential parts of any construction contract.

Here's the original post: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/1222034-pote...Thanks to @Michael Plaks for highlighting that the 12/31/2024 deadline and the enforcement and the penalties are back, as of 12/23/2024!...

Meanwhile, gross rents of $1,800+ for 3-bedroom single-families is an achievable figure, so it’s possible to generate cash flow if you lever modestly.There’s a bunch of other stuff that’s worth highlighting—the economy, demographics, neighborhoods, new construction, and more.

There is a lot of information on BP regarding being a private lender and outside groups taht have a lot of support in this space.

The question I'm up against is what private money is going for these days for a build with this much room for upside.

Make sure to prepare a professional proposal, highlight your STR track record, and be transparent with your financial projections.

Document all improvements with before/after photos and receipts, highlight upgrades that add value (kitchen, baths, etc.), and research comps in your area to ensure your property aligns.

This transaction highlights our ability to identify and execute quick, profitable deals with minimal holding time.

pid=2141Houston Real Estate Highlights for December and Full-Year 2024:-Following two consecutive years of declines, single-family home sales rebounded in 2024 with 85,163 single-family homes sold compared to 84,038 in 2023 an increase of 1.3 percent; -Total property sales for full-year 2024 were statistically flat at 101,864 units while the total dollar volume increased 3.1 percent to $41 billion;-December single-family home sales climbed 16.3 percent year-over-year with 7,162 units sold;-Total December property sales increased 13.6 percent to 8,478 units;-Total dollar volume for December rose 20.5 percent to $3.5 billion;-The single-family home median price edged up by 1.3 percent to $334,290 while the average price increased 5.0 percent to $425,150;-Single-family homes months of inventory expanded to a 4.0-months supply;-The townhome/condominium market experienced declining sales throughout 2024, and in December, volume declined 5.8 percent, with the average price up 2.5 percent to $268,152 and the median price statistically flat at $234,250;-Townhome/condominium inventory improved from a 3.5-months supply to 5.4 months.