It just requires more paper work with the city.

Sure, in theory, the strategy this investor used might sound clever, but it’s also incredibly risky to rely solely on the compliance of a borrower—especially when they might not fully understand the terms or simply can't agree due to their personal situation.I have tons of ideas that might look good on paper, but I don’t pursue them because I assess the real risks involved.

The numbers look good on paper and I still get their emails - one of them said "stress free ownership".

Went in person, was told, "we don't have a price list," but did take down the prices they have stuck on a piece of paper on the bottom of a computer screen, which were different (lower than) from the prices on a written quote from a sheet a floor rep provided.

Originally, I was hoping to have the property owner hold the property while I take the agricultural property through the feasibility study and rezoning to have paper lots approved by the city I choose to annex the property into.    

But, that being said, there are the numbers on paper and then there's the psychological component.... the human behavior component. 

Too many new investors find out the hard way that cheap properties that look great on paper are usually bad investments.

😊I DO have a property (3-unit) that is working out on paper … I was planning on buying (BRRR) and renting as a MTR.Your insight here keeps me inspired to go after it!  

Don’t just stop at “they say.”Also, write letters to your local papers and other media about the city’s refusal to delist properties. 

BP offers a calculator that you can use, or just use a basic excel spreadsheet, or even pen and paper is fine.Decide what you want to invest in....Flips, rentals, development, STRs etc...In terms of finding deals...you will have to put in some work.