Anything beyond that is going to take some blocking and tackling (reaching out directly to local companies like solar farms, construction, medical staffing agencies, etc.).

I'd like to clarify my assumptions (numbered below), and I would be interested in (constructive) feedback, especially from, the OP.1.

Perfect - do your best to make the floors as even as new construction.

It looks like you can use a 203k loan for new construction to reconstruct on an existing foundation.

Blacktip Construction Group.

If you’re not already using similar software, I’d highly recommend exploring these options—they can save you a lot of headaches down the road.

Target ReturnsWhile target returns are crucial, these should be discussed only with investors—not brokers or others helping you find deals.Sample Investment CriteriaHere’s an example of well-defined CCC:Location: Primary and secondary cities in the Southeast with population growth.Type & Class: Class C garden-style or walk-up workforce housing with repositioning opportunities.Age: 1980s construction or newer (case-by-case for older).Price: $5M–$12M, requiring $1.5M–$3M in funds.Size: 100+ units.Cap Rates: Market rates.Roof Type: Pitched roofs preferred.Value-Add: Opportunities for improvements or better management.Why This MattersBy creating crystal clear criteria, you:Avoid wasting time on deals that don’t align with your goals.Build trust with brokers and partners by demonstrating a focused investment strategy.Increase your chances of finding deals that meet your financial and operational objectives.I'll be posting each chapter as I go through them so you can follow along from my notes and we can discuss different strategies.

We're working with a new construction builder who has an in-house lender (Austin, Texas area).

And then reality kicks in - the construction was painful - finding decent contractors, inflation, scope creep - all the usual **** made worse by the fact that nothing is particularly easy in costa rica besides ordering cocktails.

If I were you and you need to meet the requirement of working under a Broker, just make sure your agreement with the broker allows you to take all your properties with you once you leave, obtain your brokers license and start your own brokerageI would also start looking at software systems and joining the National Association of Residential Property Managers.