Based upon the cost seg studies of my clients, a building will typically yield 25-30% of the total cost that can be segregated into personal property and land improvements.

Without a firm base and working familiarity with these three areas the investor will not have the knowledge to analyze, negotiate and close advantageous real estate transactions. 2- Experience - the first few deals are likely to be smaller, harder, with more “surprises” and not as profitable as the investor imagined.

It would be based on the scope of work of the renovation that you're doing comparing for values in its as is condition and values after rehab 

However, weighing your options and performing due diligence carefully based on your specific circumstances, the property's potential, and your long-term goals.

I would still set aside money for renovations that are need based if you do that and use the rest to invest.

Loan interest is deductible based on the use of the loan, not the asset securing the loan. 

I love how Airbnb just pay me based on the evidence without going through 6 months legal battle or 3 years of collection hunting. 

Price RangeDefine your financial boundaries based on available capital and borrowing ability:For Class A & B, financing typically covers 75%-80% of the purchase price, allowing you to buy properties in the $6M-$12M range if you have $2.3M total cash.For Class C & D, due to higher risk, the price range might be reduced to $5M-$10M with the same cash.5.

If that leads to a more structured and education based meeting, then that is great - if it remains just a place to gather and bounce ideas and network, that's great too.

These loans are short-term, asset-based, and designed for situations like yours.