Of course there could be other circumstances specific to you that change your analysis, but what you laid out is correct.

Discuss COC return, run a financial analysis for him and a performance chart showing the ROR after multiple properties have been acquired and cashed-out... good luck.

Have you performed an amortization analysis to see when your net earnings after depreciation starts to become positive?

You're forgetting about knowing the locale, site due diligence, zoning analysis, getting you through filing/permits and many other things as design professionals (Architects AND Engineers) are responsible for.

However, my perspective is more cautious, driven not just by statistical analysis but by firsthand observations in the field and insights from investors and developers across the country.

Being an engineer, I am wondering if there are areas[deal analysis,  underwriting,  acquisition, financing, or investment/funding)  where some automation (intelligent insight, reasoning, and decision support) can help you grow the business. 

The purpose of the CPL is to expand coverage beyond the commitment/policy and beyond the title insurer itself to others involved in the process (title agents)... your scenario.Quick search -- https://houston.fntic.com/getattachment/6efdc91c-3146-46bc-a...I was saying start the analysis there as that would seem be the simplest route to recovery.

You will quickly realize there is a lot of information out there, whenever, you're thinking of starting to invest don't get held up by paralysis by analysis.

Excellent analysis!

Listened to @Dave Meyer's great interview with @James Dainard this week and it's got me thinking about zoning. I've always found zoning fascinating. Personally I have thought buying in mixed use zoning could be an int...