Sometimes paying taxes is actually the more profitable path!

It is not going to be free and effortless path, no matter who says what.

To me as mentioned path of progress cant go wrong.. unless the city dies. the other land to buy would be timber land in the North west.

Good luck with whichever path you choose!

It sounds like you’re on a solid path!

These loans often have more straightforward qualification requirements for investors with multiple properties but may have slightly higher rates.Cash-Out Refinance on Your Single-Family Rentals: If each has around $70k in equity, a cash-out refinance could provide some capital for the down payment, renovation costs, or even help you buy the 4-plex outright.FHA 203(k) or Conventional rehab loan: If you’re planning to occupy one of the units as a primary, FHA’s 203(k) loan or a conventional renovation loan could help with purchase and rehab costs at lower interest ratesPortfolio Loan: Some local banks may offer portfolio loans for investors with multiple properties.

I won't name that company, but I will highly recommend mylandtrustee above ^.One huge perk of Land Trusts and part of the reason we used them for the JV BRRRRs was that ownership percentages could be changed through the project by reaching out to the trustee and doing some straightforward documentation.  

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to discuss your plans.Welcome home to BiggerPockets, and best of luck on your path to financial freedom!

I was told if I could show a professional license such as a broker license I might get approved but the best option would be a Private Investigators license, otherwise, they didn't see any other path to approval for me or my company.

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