Additionally, the beach is still within reach...just a short 1 hour flight or 6 hour drive.  

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

You ask about a skip tracing issue because you are not having success with it.

Larger properties offer economies of scale and better financing terms, but they also come with more complexities and higher upfront costs.

How much will be the interest rate, and terms of the loan. 

Short and sweet here: There are no true DSCR HELOCs.

Private Money or Hard Money LoanHow it works: Short-term loans from private or hard money lenders to purchase the lot and finance the construction.Benefits: Easier approval and faster processing, focusing on the property value rather than your income.Downside: Higher interest rates and shorter loan terms (typically 6-18 months).

Working with the city to find a solution.There is a similar situation near me where an investor bought a short term rental house, rehabbed it, ran it for a while, and then got in trouble with the town after a neighbor complained and the town said short term rentals weren't allowed in the community. 

Since you’re based in NY, Detroit is just a short flight away, making it feasible to visit and get a feel for the market and the team you’d be working with.That said, I’ve worked with plenty of investors who have never actually visited and still built successful portfolios—it really comes down to having the right boots on the ground.

The way I finally found success was through repetition and then building systems as you repeat to help you scale...