Is this is creation of a bad deal or am I wrong about something in the refi?  

Control the process and create systems, something it took us a long time to figure out.If everyone knew how amazing of an opportunity real estate if for wealth creation, tax benefits and lifestyle, everyone would be doing it.

Thanks, That doesn't sound illogical for the actual mapping process costs from Civil and city fees - I haven't done a 34 unit mapping project, but everything I've experienced suggests costs are less than linear as number of units increase.I would doubt that $100k budget includes right of way or utility work.Does that $100k include legal fees associated with HOA creation and establishment?

Not looking for recommendations on personal budgeting tools, but rather the creation of accounting statements.

Instead, “jurisdiction is to be determined by the law of the court’s creation, and cannot be defeated by the extraterritorial operation of a statute of another state...""

In my experience, if you are seen as bringing investment and job creation into the country vs coming to the U.S.A. to work (the theoretical "taking jobs away from Americans"), there is never an issue.Another bit of advise is to answer the border agents questions as succinctly as possible and do not volunteer additional information.  

Wife and I are interested in creating a multifamily property, either through creation of an in-law suite, or maybe just building a nicer MFR property from the ground up for a house hack opportunity.Location agnostic at this point, just seeking info on people who have successfully did a new build of a small MFR property?

Typical new build will have primarily 3 segments for value creation 1.

I'll try to give you an average cost for an LLC:Registration with the state: between $50 and $800 depending on the StateOperating agreement creation: from $0 up to around $1000 if you use a lawyer.Maintenance:State renewal: between $0 and $800/year depending on the StateRegistered agent: $50 to $150/year

How do i create value for real estate company that i wish to work with his owner as real estate investor?