In parallel start talking to other potential candidate GC’s to see what their costs and schedules would be like (make sure you ask them how hard it is to transfer permits).  

It is the rate your qualifications get you.Buying the rate down and a lender credit are the corresponding poles to the middle "par"Generally speaking, when your originator is looking at his pricer, there will be a list of potential options.

Here are some key strategies, pitfalls to watch out for, and advice for investing in the Houston market:Highly Profitable Investing Strategies:Cash Flow Properties: Seek out real estate in areas with high demand for rentals and good potential for cash flow.

Look at lists of properties that are on the Sheriff Sale, and Tax Sales, as some of those could have assumable mortgages, and provide a list of potential assumable mortgages, where the owners are potentially losing their properties.David KrulacBigger Pockets Podcast guest #82  

This isn't progress; it's a leap towards tomorrow.Recognized for its forward thinking approach SMFL is joining forces with Vertalo, a US based tokenization platform to launch a pilot program that has the potential to transform the real estate landscape.

Keeping up with any changes to the rules and regulations can help avoid potential penalties and fines.

In order to find chances and forge partnerships, it is imperative that you continue networking with investors, experts, and potential clients.

location/views definitely impact income potential. 

Yes, I own the property and can legally sell it, but the potential for competing claims of ownership is higher than usual. 

@David CozziYou may be able to do that.However, you have to consider the drawbacks of your stategy.You are converting a potential scenario where you have passive losses with no active income to passive losses with active income.