OF course, you may have all this stuff figured out, but the original post was vague.

Target ReturnsWhile target returns are crucial, these should be discussed only with investors—not brokers or others helping you find deals.Sample Investment CriteriaHere’s an example of well-defined CCC:Location: Primary and secondary cities in the Southeast with population growth.Type & Class: Class C garden-style or walk-up workforce housing with repositioning opportunities.Age: 1980s construction or newer (case-by-case for older).Price: $5M–$12M, requiring $1.5M–$3M in funds.Size: 100+ units.Cap Rates: Market rates.Roof Type: Pitched roofs preferred.Value-Add: Opportunities for improvements or better management.Why This MattersBy creating crystal clear criteria, you:Avoid wasting time on deals that don’t align with your goals.Build trust with brokers and partners by demonstrating a focused investment strategy.Increase your chances of finding deals that meet your financial and operational objectives.I'll be posting each chapter as I go through them so you can follow along from my notes and we can discuss different strategies.

I also realized last night (after I made my original post, of course) we could do a HELOC on our primary residence.

If you reread my post, you'll see that I was clear that my purpose was to avoid that what you wrote would unintentionally mislead.

Install cameras around the parameter of the property today; post no trespass signs; change your for rent listing. 

I almost posted a couple of days ago that BOIR was back in play - glad I held off!

Originally posted by @Don Spafford:@Randall Gonzalez I just now watched the Jerry Norton 10k webinar talking about it.

BP has built a great selection, all of them worth reading and that will help you build foundational knowledge.To answer this one: the words from old school investor Dolf De Roos "seldom sell" and you will find a lot of post on BP from people who regret selling properties in the past.

It’s clear that the evolving market, especially post-GFC have shaped your perspective, and you’ve outlined some valuable points about the flexibility and challenges of private lending.The flexibility in ARV and LTV is such a huge advantage, especially for investors who might not have traditional financing options.

I've seen a few posts from you about them.