I like OC, my office is in North Orange County.

Converting SpacesConverting unused spaces like garages or basements into living areas, home offices, or rental units (such as an ADU – Accessory Dwelling Unit) can significantly boost the value of a property.11.

Also, Zimmer & Rens, a law office, is very familiar with these types of scenarios--they work with many, many local investors.

You must keep the tenants security deposit at a bank that physically operates a branch office in the State of NC.  

I cash out refinanced with a local Hoboken loan officer I know and they were really great.

Hi @Shawn SmithI am a US loan officer in Toronto, assisting Canadians to secure financing in the US.

Those who excel are generally focused on specific asset types whether it be Restaurant/Hospitality; Office, Industrial etc.

The ARV isn't that high, loan officers were hesitant to own more risk, etc.

Tools like this helped us determine that retiring in the Memphis Metro area was good for us and has helped form our investing strategy, mainly SFR and some commercial spaces (flex, studios, small office).

Here are a couple of developers you should take a look at Trion Properties, their principal Max Sharkansky posts here on BP, https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/top-5-markets-multifamily-rentals-2019and Feldman Equities out of Tampa (3rd generation real estate family famous for having built the terminals at Chicago O'Hare) who are among the only ones opening up downtown skyrise office buildings to accredited investors.