If your project qualifies for EPP (Express Permit Program), then you don’t have to secure permits in the traditional way.

I was looking for partners in my network who wanted to JV on this property, but they wanted to know for certain that the title was clear since it was through a wholesaler and not "traditionally" through a realtor.   

Quote from @Henry Clark: Quote from @Jake Andronico: Quote from @Arn Cenedella: @Jake AndronicoI’ve looked into them but have never executed one.Let me say they will be expensive and complicated.I think what you will find if one is trying to defer $50,000 to $100,000 in gain, it’s not going to be worth the time and trouble.On the other hand, if client is trying to defer gain of $500,000 to $1,000,000, it’s worth the time and trouble.I use First American Exchange for my own account a dozen times and they have been right on the money.Google them and reach out.ArnIt's definitely more expensive than a traditional 1031 exchange, but being able to secure properties upfront can be super convenient.   

Focus on the big-ticket items and estimate costs.Financing: Whether it's private money, hard money loans, or a traditional lender, make sure your financing is lined up.

Qualified renters can opt to pay a non-refundable monthly fee instead of a traditional deposit.

Quote from @David Martoyan: Has anyone here successfully adjusted their strategy to focus on finding deals that don’t follow the traditional ARV formula?

I have helped Dozens of local and OOS investors buy and sell traditional investments, acquire 'house hacks' and STRs, as well as assist OOS investors with tenant turnovers, getting properties rent ready and placing tenants.Reach out anytime to discuss the KC metro and how it fits into your REI goals of providing generational wealth and eventual financial freedom

Large fires lead to large mud slides.

That's not the topic of discussion - we're talking about saving INTEREST using a HELOC payoff strategy versus a traditional monthly payment strategy.

These sorts of shot-crete build homes are more standard than a bale or mud home but are still not standard like a stick built home.Geodesic domes are cool but harder to sell than a standard home.