This is why there are policies that are created with vacancy clauses or policies like builders risk policy which cover a house that is under construction.  

We agree that our fee structure would not be worth it if all we did was simply find deals for students and then let them figure out the rest on their own.To your point about the individual investor doing their due diligence, we again completely agree with you.

Here's mine:90% Real Estate 7% IRA SP5003% Cash 0% Crypto, options, individual stocks 

The rental use alone won't create a position, but it isn't a bad additional fact to have.

The properly sits on a large 28,480 square-foot lot zoned for office, creating the potential for re-development as a medical office expansion.

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Hey there, I love your predicament because I am currently facing a similar situation, but I will offer my thought and what is motivating my decision. hopefully this could be helpful.we bought during the pandemic and locked in 2.25% rate. last thing I want to do is mess this rate. now with appreciation of almost $200,000 I am wondering what to do especially having created a new llc to focus on STR, flips,BRRRR and home maintenance. in taking this decision I believe you should consider location, which I think from your writeup suggest it's a strong area in terms of appreciation. next question is what market are you looking to invest in STR?

If you are borrowing money, the lender would usually create a property mortgage document and record a lien on your property/land.

Worth looking into if it would be worth more as split lots sold individually.

The whole appeal in REI was to maybe create a small business on the side with my spouse as a way to: eventually secure supplemental income, start building equity in RE and maybe creating a small business together in RE that would help us obtain financial freedom after hearing how risky things can be, I’m trying to learn: what are other RE investors doing to make money despite the risks around home repairs, vacancy, additional expenses (i.e property managers), etc.