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For the most part vs focusing on a specific neighborhood or two I would say keep you options open to all. 

Best to talk to her and understand your options.

This can have huge tax implications.Margins are an option but they are usually given at 50% of your portfolio (in this case 500k or even less after excluding 401k).In case if anyone's wondering why I'm doing this, it's because some buyers sell it much cheaper when it's a cash offer with 15-20 days closing.

With the limited info, I would say #1 is your smartest option but there are a lot of variables missing.

There are just too many options available to go directly to the supplier!

I've reached out to the gentleman that owns the large PM group in the area to see if he knows of any smaller PM that I can connect with and I also messaged my credit union to find out what my best options would be.

Hi Matt,Madison Plumbing (256-895-0466), J Henry Plumbing (256-585-5483), and Boydstun Plumbing (256-400-9606) are all great options to consider, and they’re within about 30 minutes of Huntsville.

Hi Jonathan,Jay’s Fencing (209-847-3992), Elite Iron Fencing (209-968-6685), and Fletcher Fencing (209-662-8298) are solid options to get bids from and compare.I also offer consulting services to help clients navigate projects like this—whether it’s evaluating bids, ensuring the scope of work is clear, or helping you avoid potential issues during the process.

Starting with a smaller property or a few fix-and-flip projects can help you build equity, gain credibility with lenders, and better understand the process before scaling up.Securing funding for larger projects can be challenging without prior experience, but options like hard money loans might be worth exploring.