Estimate the potential profit from the sale of the property, taking into account the current market value and the cost of prepayment penalties.

Real estate can provide a more tangible asset and potential for rental income, but it requires more management and can be less liquid.

My ultimate goal is to potentially refinance down the line to settle everything.Any tips or insights would be greatly appreciated!

$281K settlement.Not only is it important to take care of all potential risk management areas in your start-up, but essential that you are regularly checking your property to identify emerging areas of concern.

This hurts and I am sorry you are going through it. 

I am making this post for anyone local to NWA to comment and potentially meet up with, so lets go grab some coffee sometime!

You likely don't hear this story because those who were hurt using your contemplated strategy  are smaller investors who aren't news worthy.

Potential to add as much as 7,200 sq ft from adjoining vacant property, but have not spoken with owner.Will be meeting with the planning department to discuss further considerations, such as height restrictions, etc., as well as types of businesses they're hoping to see more or less of.

There's gotta be some way around potentially having to pay my own real estate agent a buyer's fee besides finding and handling the deal myself.

I am a first time investor interested in potentially doing a house hack with the following property :https://www.redfin.com/OR/Portland/10692-SE-34th-Ave-97222/h...it is a single family home with 2 ADUs so I see a lot of potential for a house hack,Any feedback would be much appreciated Thanks,-Cody