It seemed like a potential way to expand into markets outside my personal reach using local expertise.

Partner Driven saw Kipling St as an ideal opportunity for a rapid return with minimal holding.

Florida’s appeal as a retirement destination also means that buyers and renters aren’t bound by traditional school-year schedules, providing a steady stream of demand for housing throughout the year.Texas: Strong Demand and Economic Growth Drive StabilityTexas boasts a rapidly growing economy, which has fueled a strong and relatively stable real estate market across the state.

Just ask all of the investors who have been burnt over the past few years as legislation has rapidly been introduced. 

(I have found a 2-1 that I can afford in a conservative 7% appreciation market)I’m also thinking about putting more effort into lead generation beyond just Zillow to expand my options.

Why not take the $200k cash and use as a downpayment on a $1M property that will print money and appreciate much more rapidly?

Yes, I like to expand to multi-family.I do not have a trusted international partner yet.

The purchase prices were 170k and 180k respectively and the budgets were 90k and 100k respectively and they could've gotten a better rate with a credit union, but a credit union will not supply the rehab funds - HML does.  3) The application would be taken in, project numbers would be held up to lender guidelines according to your exp and your credit. 

This tends to occur when the appraiser is unfamiliar with the area, and the area has had a recent rapid increase in property value.  

This pilot program could be expanded to the entire city if they deem it to be successful.