Hey Valentina, I'm a bit biased being Florida born, but also something I had learned recently is that Florida is the only state that recognizes Land Trusts with all the same protections as an LLC without the upkeep requirements.

I still have tons of trapped equity in that deal to this day, and it really can slow you down. 

Current rents on 4-plex are $750, $750, $750, $750. They have rehabbed and are claiming market rents are now $950, $950, $1100, and $1100. With 25% down payment and current rates, it is currently being sold for a CoC ...

It’s a well maintained large brick four-square with wood work and everything that is occupied by a 90-year old woman who was born in it—literally.

Maybe the seller is trapped between refinancing a commercial loan.

.   ($350+K market value, 2250/mo. rent)It seems like many of your concerns or fears are born out of not having a lot of knowledge of seller financing...which is OK, all you need to know really well is the strategy (or strategies) you employ.I didn't force appreciation at all in my example.  

My builds focus on building in 20% or more in equity so when complete, I don't have a lot of trapped capital in the project. 

What boobie traps are there from the city that I should be aware of?

I bought my first home in 2019 as a fixer upper hoping to get done before my second son was born but was only able to complete half.

Hello, I live in Houston but was born and raised in KCMO.