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During this time, we aimed to provide comprehensive support, including design, setup, and data-driven projections.

Predatory lease option investors know that and do that by design, they will keep the 5k-10k option payment after 12 months and lease/option it to the next family who is chasing after the American dream.

You're making a fairly common mistake of designing your castle when you haven't even learned how to build a chicken coop.

I, personally, tend to go nicer on both design and finish.  

That curriculum you are following was designed for you by the school this way. 

In 2017 I met a Mexican woman from Tulum through mutual friends who was looking for design advice for a property she was developing in her neighborhood, the Vileta district (Region 15, south west of the main town).

If accurate then the SEC rules are designed to prevent unsophisticated investors from getting into this exact situation.

As of my last update in April 2023, the definition of an accredited investor includes, but is not limited to, the following:Income: Individuals who have had an income of more than $200,000 (or $300,000 together with a spouse) for the past two years and expect the same for the current year.Net Worth: Individuals with a net worth exceeding $1 million, either alone or together with a spouse, excluding the value of the person's primary residence.Insiders: Directors, executive officers, and general partners of the company selling the securities.Professional Experience: Certain professional certifications, designations, or credentials or other credentials issued by an accredited educational institution may allow an individual to be considered accredited.Knowledgeable Employees: In the case of private funds, "knowledgeable employees" of the fund are also considered accredited investors.Institutions: Banks, partnerships, corporations, nonprofits, and trusts with assets exceeding $5 million.By imposing these criteria, Regulation D is meant to ensure that all participants in such an offering are capable of fending for themselves or sustaining the risk of loss, thus requiring less regulatory protection.Under Rule 506(c), it is not enough for an investor to simply claim accredited status.

It is growing in popularity because of proximity to Charlotte (about 45 min drive) and Lake Norman but still has a small town feel.