It's not easy, but all successful agents operate like a business with daily tasks to attract leads and follow through on those leads.

When you go to sell the property, if you produce a certificate of inspection for the wrong number of units, buyer unless you are giving them a great deal and they will throw caution into the wind, would insist on the correct designations.

So add the advertised high rate of return when things are good when money can flow out to investors, plus celebrities at their investment forums and it seems very attractive.

Also look at the area as well in terms of how attractive it will be for people to rent out your units. 

This was a pre-existing structure so we went with the flow designing it. 

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Instead of tying up your retirement funds, tapping into financing specifically designed for real estate investors can keep your portfolio diversified and your retirement intact.Leveraging your 401(k) is your personal decision, but framing it within the broader context of balancing risk, liquidity, and opportunity cost can clarify whether it’s the best tool for your goals.

@Aaron Zimmerman and clarify, I am the marketer, my husband designs lighting.

This way I get paid upfront for my work 1-2k plus I know I have another payday at some point in the future if the deal closes.The costs to fully develop a property and sell for near retail usually involves the costs below and takes 2-6 months or more in some cases, but the profits can be huge if you're working in markets where land costs are high:Title 200-400Legal 500-2000 depending on zoning issuesIf wetlands are present AND its a buffer zone project: 2000-5000Perc & septic design if needed 1500-3000Treescaping & cleanup for retail sale 500-1500Selling costs of 6%I tend to stay clear of properties that need more than the above expense items.  

Are you attractive tenants that meet your screening criteria readily and keeping them as long as you budget for (vacancy rate)?