I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.

But when you write “scale quickly” alarm bells go off in my head. 

Unfortunately, others are involved, so we'll just write off the $2k as a loss and continue to provide awareness of Bee Setups.

If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that it is enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

Find a good agent who can write a vacant/builder's risk policy, then during the refinance have them switch to a landlord/fire dwelling 

One who is active still and recently did a case study write up like this is Don Konipol, the other pops on every now and again and did a BP episode many years ago Aaron Mazzrillo so search those two names and read some threads.A more likely scenario is not what you mentioned as the ever growing note/value deal, at least not as outlined.

I use credit cards, write checks, and pay in cash.Each situation can dictate the payment type. 

My former journalist self enjoys digging into Colorado laws and counseling my clients on where they can do short-term rentals and under what circumstances.

If you ever have any questions as a new member feel free to reach out I enjoy helping. 

Take the proceeds and invest in a highly trusted Syndication or fund and enjoy the passive income.