Would love to connect with you on this.

Husband-Wife team looking to connect, partner, and win together!

However, if there is wi-fi you can connect a Simplisafe camera to the wi-fi so you can view.Even without wi-fi, having sensors on the doors and a motion sensor in the hallway goes a long way toward piece of mind. 

Connecting with an insurance company may be helpful in placing long term tenants in a fully furnished home.  

Is there any way to connect with or do a joint venture with one of their builders or are they just going to ACE me out and end up with an empty store???

In Bham, I'd recommend you connect with @Shane Dreffs.

Personal Touch and Community ConnectionInvesting in smaller markets often allows for a closer connection to the community.

Does anybody here recommend any mentors/resources/tools/or has experience doing it themselves and would be open to connecting? 

Have a clear plan on whether you’re flipping or refinancing.Resale Timeline: Luxury homes take longer to sell, so choose a lender with flexible extensions.Comps & Market Data: Lenders will scrutinize your market comps carefully—be ready with solid data.Recommended Hard Money Lenders for Luxury DealsLima One Capital (nationwide, up to $5M loans)Kiavi (formerly LendingHome, great for experienced investors)RCN Capital (offers high LTV & ARV-based loans)Dominion Financial (fix-and-flip specialist)Private Capital Investors (custom luxury financing)Key TakeawaysHard money is a great fit if you’re confident in your numbers and have a strong exit plan.Shop lenders to get the best terms.Ensure you have reserves to cover holding costs in case of a longer-than-expected sale timeline.If you need help structuring the financing package or connecting with a lender, let me know!

I don't know any builders here, so I am wondering a few things: - Does anyone have a builder that would be interested in doing a single infill project (there is another infill lot going up on the street, might try and connect with them) - I am in between paying for it myself with cash during construction (maybe the home will cost 150-200k to build?)