You need to build up personal reserves and then save for a down payment. 

A return of 8-12% is generally considered good, but it will depend on your personal goals.Risk with Repairs: Major repair costs are always a risk, especially with a wide range like $145K - $200K.

I am a GC who just finished "flipping" the house that my family is moving into. 

The property is 1 of only 4 licensed lodging houses in the town.

They are selling grant deeds that give ownership to a house. 

Just do some research.You're only other real option is to meet appicants in person to get their signature(s).

Fortunately everyone was ok and the insurance company has been no problem at all giving a full pay out which is valued at the purchase price in 2020.The pay out is not enough to repair/rebuild as the house was built in the 1920s and would not make sense in the location it is in.

Quick Raleigh Housing Market Update for September: I put this together so you can stay in the loop if you’re looking to invest or house hack this year.

Looking into moving personal properties to LLC and then trying to get Business Line Of Credit which will help make it easier to scale and diversify.

There are certainly reasons to vertically integrate but only if those services can be performed better in house.