There may some merits to investing upstate/western NY, but I would suggest doing some serious homework into eviction timelines, annual rent % increases, etc. 

I'm open to new suggestions! 

However I would take a WAG and suggest there might be less than 3 or 4 lenders in the entire US that are HML and do OO. 

If the accredited investor took your money and ran, you probably wouldn't have a leg to stand on in court because you weren't supposed to be In the deal in the first place.  

I'd have suggested a down payment assistance program for your first purchase.

During the meeting attorney suggests they have a “great” case, and they should move forward by filing an immediate injunction to “freeze” assets.  

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Detroit stands out because of its affordability, strong rent-to-price ratios, and a market that’s seen steady appreciation over the last several years.

For evidence, make a video of you standing outside with a decibel meter.

and trailer stolen, workshop robbed 3 times, business bank account hacked and Not Insured (w a bank name like C#@$e), hip replacement, Botched oral surgery for sinus cyst 3 times, So Far, that caused an infection that kept me from working most of 2024 and just now recovering.SO Fire Sale February for me But I’m too broke to finish a punchlist to keep rental certificate open on top of living expenses and cover unexpected bills.Seeking micro bridge loan in the $5-10k range to be repaid at sale of house.I have another small single family paid off and rents for $950 as well.Any advice or suggestions for resources Greatly Appreciated