Unfortunately, I’ve run into a major issue: I received a Stop Work Notice on my property in Covington, GA, because I didn’t have the proper permits for the renovations.I want to resolve this as quickly and smoothly as possible without jeopardizing the project.Can anyone offer advice or share their experience with:1.How to address the Stop Work Notice with the local authorities?

Investors need to factor in zoning regulations and parking requirements, which are essential for smooth permit approval.

While I’m not in a rush, I aim to strategically invest and grow a portfolio over the next 3–5 years to make a smooth exit from the corporate grind, as reporting to an office daily has left me feeling burnt out.What strategies would you recommend?

I'm able to do this with the support from their corporate office and systems they have to ensure smooth operations. 

The key is having a solid maintenance plan to keep things running smoothly. 

And at the top, you need three key people: an artist (to deliver a great product), a manager (to keep things running smoothly), and an entrepreneur (to drive it forward).

Consult a CPA or real estate attorney to understand tax implications, build a reserve fund for unexpected costs, and research local regulations to ensure a smooth and profitable transition into rental property ownership.Good luck!

If you are doing a BRRRRR with a DSCR rental exit, smooth sailing.

I know that you do a great job smoothing out any "rough spots" in the lending process, so that certainly helps when the deal starts to go sideways... 

But for most properties, it’s a smooth way to add value and potentially start bringing in some rental income.To give you an idea of what’s possible, I ran an analysis on a project in Sycamore Square, Los Angeles.