Slightly increased the offer to quickly go under contract, but still had inspections and everything done before completing the deal.

Also, how effective is their CRM—does it integrate well with other tools, and does it offer automation for follow-ups?

I'd be happy to answer your questions and offer some advice. 

Since you haven't started the project yet, use this time to network with lenders to see who offers the best terms....seasoning, rate, leverage and pre-payment penalty terms. 

You'll want to compare offers from different lenders before you settle on an SBA loan offer.

Jonathan Having worked most of those markets (Detroit included), I'd say most all of them will offer investors a very similar return.

The UAE market has continued to evolve, with various Emirates offering unique investment opportunities.Currently, we have a diverse portfolio of projects, including fish farming, stone trading, construction, and more.

It had been listed almost a year when we made an offer.

@Kwanza P.Here you can learn more about non-recourse loans:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/46115-real-e...Here is a list of lenders offering non-recourse financing to Solo 401k:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/50272-list-o...You protect your property by purchasing insurance. 

So, not really passive.Investing in rReal estate offers a lot more control than investing in stocks, but it also requires an investment of time to do well.