I feel like I might even come out ahead on the appraisal after the build is complete and walk away with my initial investment ?  

I have definitely built equity through forced appreciation and am way ahead on this “investment.”  

If she could put $40,000 in to it and sell for$180,000, then she would be $50,000 ahead.

My advice is dont put so much down and instead buy a Primary and an investment rental all in one step.May sound crazy moving into a new state and also buying a rental but your already way a head of most investors. 

I made tons of mistakes on my second house hack and I still came out ahead.

Happy holidays to all and wishing you a prosperous year ahead. 

Even brokers in a rush to make quick money sometimes partner with unethical lenders, further perpetuating these issues.In real estate investment, we are all part of a larger team.

@Tim Horning correct but Ithaca already passed good cause so get ahead of it by having conversations with your town council members before their opinions on it become ossified

We have to order six months ahead from our Mennonite source and put a deposit down

I disagree--there are more tough times ahead, but as stated above there is light at the end of the tunnel and this time it's not a train.