As a real estate agent, I work with a lot of investors and home owners in the south shore excited about this and looking to take advantage of it. 

What do you all think?

Don't pay LLPAs and take the high interest rate?

There are always improvements taking place.

There are several myths that we have to debunk before someone truly believes they can do it.You need millions of dollars to do a dealThat it’s too complicated to figure outThat permitting takes yearsIn those communities developments cost way less (think a couple hundred thousand along with a loan from a regional bank), permitting is not difficult (much less red tape), and the towns are small enough that both the city staff and the local architects and engineers and contractors all work with you to help you navigate the process since you’re all invested in making your community better.Note: The big boys can play in the primary & secondary markets.

I would have the determination and dedication to take on as many projects as possible if the funding was available.

We replaced with a gas hot air furnace and added, of course all new ducts. 

Quote from @Thomas Farrell: Hello All!!

Through a hard money lender, but I will take out a DSCR loan in March to refinance.

We ran it past our real estate agent and lender — but I'm all for shoring up.