@George Taylor  NMLS is not required for commercial loans that are not 1 to 4 units.. in 11 states 1 to 4 units and its required.. many companies get caught off guard on this one.these lenders as I stated I think they make that a requirement to weed out wanna bee brokers who don't want to take the time and effort to get licensed.. at least that's my thought on it.but just go to lendinghome's website and click on the broker referral tab you will see

Lot of people/companies with cash still waiting to buy when they feel the price is rightWhat you said is true, but what guard the market is the when Fed going to pivot (they say at the very latest 2024/2025) and liquidity is still give an advantage to homeowner. 

Having a interest in REI, and googling around internet, I get REI related emails, and so I have BP, Google, and Joshua Dorkin's savvy to thank.I'm a Newbie currently living on Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada, and will be moving back over to Vancouver Island ASAP - Victoria, would be fantastic, and so would Qualicum Beach, but Sooke, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Deep Bay, or Qualicum Village / Falls are possibilities - the bigger the hub the better - for networking and also for performing & recording meditation music (hobby - business).I work 6 months per year as Marine Engineer with Canadian Coast Guard, and get the other 6 months off (with pay), but I hope to replace this income with my new career as an REI.Being new, I need to absorb, study, and learn as much as possible as quickly as possible, (to be able to change vocations / careers within next 24 months).

However it was completely fenced with a guard at the entrance..

Why not just mod the plans to fit standard low cost home depot cabinets--and make sure they can deliver the amount you need.If you take 100% delivery up front you will need to store them, insure them and possibly guard them, as well as load and transport them--so that figures into the cost also.Doing it Just in Time, may leave you with delays, despite promises to the contrary, so figure that into the cost also.Knockdowns (You Assemble) might store in a few 18 wheel trailers, but beware of moisture and humidity (flake board and plywood).You will need an inventory system for cabinets in and cabinets out if you store them--that's a lot of cabinets.Good Luck!

If you turned a profit on your first one that is a success.Do you have someone you are working with to help you set good guard rails for your self so you don't drive off a cliff?

This is a budget to account large expenses like an AC unit or a roof or a water heater - any large out of the ordinary expense that could catch you off guard - better to prepare for that before it happens.  

I suppose having a gated community helps alleviate security concerns (though I gave many a Wynlakes security guard a hard time in my teen years ;) ).

I got an estimate for installing a french drain and water guard with a sump pump.

I'm in the national guard.