Explained the situation and he said it may be a challenge to get another conventional loan (investment loan is being considered as well but; Family loan = plan A, bank loan = plan B).We want to keep the property we live in now (since Oct 2023) and rent it out when we leave.

And I'm keeping it free for everyone who's interested to read and maybe collaborate on and refine it. 

Cash flow gets you out of your job, equity keeps you out of your job.!

Once my contractor took over the project, he was able to sync everything up and keep the project on tract to complete it within a 10 week period. 

However, I'm determined to keep at it until I get some leads.

At the same time you can make reasonable returns with super safe passive investments.There are threads on here from 10 years ago saying prices will go lower and to keep waiting....

Also, keep in mind that you should have enough profit (NOI minus principal and interest) to be able to realize a reasonable rate of return and still be able to set aside some money for capital expenditures - for example, money for new roofing, paving repairs for drives and parking areas, etc.In the end, you have to get to the other side of analysis though.

Additionally, attending local real estate investor associations can be fruitful, as wholesalers often attend these events to connect with potential buyers.Another method is to keep an eye out for bandit signs in your local area that advertise messages like "we buy houses" or "cash for homes."

I would keep my eyes and ears open to Denver Heights (west of Walters), Highland Park, and Riverside!

Keep in mind that if the taxes are extremely low - it may be homesteaded.