In a previous life I projected managed 54 new builds and have done my own flips to stabilize my own neighborhood.

Quote from @Eric Scharaga: Hi @Trevor S Foster,My company specializes in lending to investors on vacant land.  

My first offer was $35K below their asking price, but they countered to bring my offer up $10K, so now we are at market value.

I've built my entire rental portfolio off of going direct to seller and starting the cycle of 1. sourcing my own deals 2. assigning 3. using assignment fees to build capital to buy more real estate and more marketing. 

I plan to simply get my permits and get the unit built.

In my market - new build duplexes dont cash flow well but are typically a great 5-10 year investment. 

Quote from @Lauren Sanford: Quote from @Dana Lenoir: Hey, I’m looking to connect with my note brokers!!

Great question and I was a bank executive for a bajillion years before my current role.

A tenant will be living in 1001 and they may get my mail.

In my experience one of my biggest lessons learned when dealing with older properties always expect more than you initially thought.