The drawback is you need to build trust and relationships upfront.Both have their place, but private money tends to offer more flexibility, while hard money is more structured and accessible if you lack personal connections.

Traditional deals often don’t excite investors—offering $200/month in cash flow isn’t very compelling.But with co-living, you can offer 5X the returns, making it much easier to secure funding.Now, instead of asking an investor to put up a 20% down payment for $200/month cash flow, you can pitch them a 5% down investment yielding $1,000+/month—a much more attractive deal.Why Co-Living is the FutureCo-living isn’t just another strategy—it’s a high-demand, high-cash-flow, lower-risk investment model that aligns with today’s rental market trends.

I've found that CPAs that focus on a niche area such as real estate rather than offering general services to everyone are typically much more knowledgeable about real estate tax incentives.

But to the point of this thread, no one can offer a "this is a good return" without knowing the structure and the potential risks involved.I think Jaycee hits on the general returns available in the market. 

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?

Analyze the property and determine what price you are willing to pay, then offer that amount.

I'm a mortgage broker and can offer just about any product QM and non QM with competitive pricing. let's close some deals!

Any new commercial, industrial projects nearby? 

If so, shifting that to the tenants at the time of lease renewal is another great way to decrease her overall debt service.Other good ways to increase revenue in the mean time:- Raising washer/dryer prices. this may only equate to $4-$5 per unit per week, but its better than nothing- If there are any unassigned parking spaces, meaning not attached to any lease, make them paid only any offer them to tenants at a new fee.

Also review what others offer.