I’m looking to connect with experienced spec builders who have utilized hard money lenders, private money, or even grants to fund their projects.

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I have also utilized owner financing for longer periods of time, including personal residence and 2 barrier island houses on the coast of Florida.  

.$8,981 mortgage at 7%$2,918 expenses monthly 33.38% of Gross rental income (Prop mgt, maintenance reserve, utilities, Prop Taxes, Insurance, other)$6,852 NOI/monthly ($2,129) negative monthly cash flow..Same scenario with 50% down, $864 positive monthly cash flowNot saying it's the best use of capital or the only way to do it, instead providing an example using an available market opportunity to share what the numbers look like. 

Due to increased rates i did not refi so i did not get opportunity to see how an appraiser valued the half bathroom but the comps with same bathroom count had crazy valuation for the additional half bathroom.Taking under utilized space like a work area to add a br where the added br does not put you above the normal for the area can add value.Similar if a neighborhood is virtually all 3 br and 4 br properties and you find a 2 BR, it could be a value add to add the bedroom via new construction.  

S8 standard voucher amounts INCLUDE all utilities.

Alternatively, once you have a full time job (or an employment contract), you should be able to qualify for a loan and utilize a Down Payment Assistance program.

My tax advisor referred me to them, and I also utilized cost segregation on the properties, which significantly reduced my tax bills.

I think the internet is a fantastic tool we all utilize to do our due diligence - no doubt.

ALTA survey, utility survey, etc.$100k per building, I'd say not usually.