Critical Questions to Ask a GC To ensure you hire the right GC and avoid delays or cost overruns, ask: • Experience & Licensing: • Are you licensed and insured?

Even though it's already decided to move forward with Smarter Contact, it'd be great to hear others' experiences using Smarter Contact and to see if disabling the opt-out msg has been... detrimental or better.

.: Anyone with experience on Norada Promissory Notes? 

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

or any experience buying homes at auction in Sac? 

Most of the lenders I work with (provided you have experience and a credit score over 660) would do up to 85% of the purchase price and up to 100% of the rehab costs, provided this doesn't exceed 75% of the ARV.As for the idea of selling the land, great idea.

Keep in mind, such an appraisal may not be able to be used by your lender, but perhaps you can request an appraiser with investment property experience (wherever they may be). 

So many variables can turn a deal sideways from 1 hour to the next - i.e. inspection findings, title issues, contracts, financing issues, taxes, dept. of buildings/local municipalities, etc.I'm glad to hear you made it through the challenges, and it sounds like you'll be able to leverage this experience as you grow your portfolio.All the best to you along your journey!

in my experience doing this in Vegas - the gross rental income is about 50% higher. 

Also anyone know if you can list it on AirBNB as an experience not for overnight stays?