Get as much information from the previous landlord as possible BEFORE meeting them.

.🔹 Maximizing Value – A distressed property isn’t just about fixing what’s broken; it’s about repositioning it for the best possible return.

Unfortunately, I’ve run into a major issue: I received a Stop Work Notice on my property in Covington, GA, because I didn’t have the proper permits for the renovations.I want to resolve this as quickly and smoothly as possible without jeopardizing the project.Can anyone offer advice or share their experience with:1.How to address the Stop Work Notice with the local authorities?

And then, depending on how much risk you’ve taken in choosing the investments, you can expect the possibility of losses. 

Between now and then, I am committed to learn and connect as much as possible!

I make decent money from my W-2 so over the years I think this will definitely possible. 

Yes, it's possible to get an FHA loan with 3.5% down in the city, but your lender is right—there are some tricky hurdles, especially for multi-units.

Generally speaking, Boston proper is an appreciation market (low cap rates) unless you have a solid value-add play.

The sweet spot for us is sub 400k and we are looking mostly in NH, central MA and possibly RI for deals.  

I just spoke with one DST broker (Realized 1031) and they said that most sponsors that they work with kind of add the loads to their total costs, so all of your investment is put to work, although at a possibly higher building cost.