Even those with long track records are strugggling to raise $ as well as break even on deals 

@John DavisCongrats on closing on your first investment property!

Quote from @Felicia Nitu: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: hope it works.. but throwing in the affordable housing requirement a lot of times kills the project right there.Also at least in markets I have worked the time lines START from completed submission.. you make your submission and then get an incomplete letter this goes on for months and months soo time lines still extend.. but at least its a step in the right direction hope if works.Hi Jay, the affordable housing requirement can definitely be a dealbreaker for some projects.

Business Growth: As I’m focusing on multifamily, industrial, and retail assets, any advice on how to position my company to stand out in a competitive market?

Or maybe a favorite way to stay updated on local rules?

Does anyone have any experience or guidance on doing one of these?  

Hi all-Getting close to closing on a prop about 90 miles from where I live. 

I've been investing and hanging out on BP for almost 10 years now, so please reach out if I can help with anything.

You're not just selling a tv on craigslist or something. 

We've added natural gs lines where there were none in the building and got assistance from the gas company who paid for all the excavation and street repair to get the gas line to the building.