Well, you need to know that putting the shoes on of a lender is not buying the property.

But I also notice this model sometimes takes years for the cost to increase which ties down capital.The second niche is the build/buy and hold.I want to base my real estate investment journey along this two niches.I will  be delighted if anyone with experience in this 2 niches guide me.Thank you

I use those plastic tie folders.

As @Wayne Brooks has mentioned, municipalities usually impose that charge on the owner (special assessment) whether the owner ties in or not.

Don't think only of your own, put yourself in their shoes, feel how they would feel.

@Adam FaragBiggest problem for those in my shoes at least:1) Finding a lender (esp.

A seller is looking to Sell their property town actual Buyer, not let someone pretend to be a buyer while tying up their house and going to find one at a higher price, maybe.

I was in your shoes about 2 years ago!  

My question for everyone especially the pros is, if you were in my shoes and knowing what you know now, how would you move forward?

If you are going to higher a friend or handyman to be the GC, I would offer to pay them on performance.Be upfront and open with your profit margin on the project and agree upon a percentage of that profit margin, so their success is tied to yours.