And how can we align our approach to meet those expectations and improve our chances of securing financing?  

That is a chance that the two you exited are actually better projects with better results - that's why it was exited..The others might have surprises..Hope that's not the case though.Secondly, most hands-on investors made way more than 20%+ IRR in the last few years.You can always hire people to manage your ph calls.Active can never beat passive, as long you are reasonably smart.

Many municipalities allow appeals, and the savings can be substantial if successful.Pro Tip: Work with a tax advisor or attorney familiar with local property tax laws to improve your chances of winning an appeal.2.

Although the property is worth way more than the loan we are needing and the secured collateral lien is really a sure safe bet and some easy money for someone willing to take the chance that isn't in it for anything other than to flip their money for profit/wanting to add to their portfolio, this would be an good opportunity for someone just starting out in real estate investment even.

Those that can paint the most convincing presentation has the chance of winning the prize.

Whenever you remove a post, you have a 10-20 percent chance that the poster will email you to complain.

So, the chance to talk to someone from Roofstock was good.  

@Zach Denny - I agree - chances are the institutional lender won't be comfortable with an owner-financed 2nd and 100% combined loan to value.

And , since I had been working in an industry I really wasn’t passionate about, this was my chance to try an industry that I have had a passion for for the last 12 years or so.

Hong Kong both chance for cashflow and appreciation.