Between carrying costs, having to potentially raise equity and/or utilizing debt during the pre-development period  had I settled plus associated time, I  probably would have spent a similar amount of money.

Just did a forum search for Buy Box criteria as I am in the process of trying to put together a worksheet I can use for future REI deals and came across this post.

I learned from Dave, how to talk to potential investors, how to build rapport, how to answer questions and explain the company’s strategy and operations and the secondary mortgage industry.

Are there any strategies, tips, or potential pitfalls I should be aware of as I explore this market?

I am working to get all of the numbers straight and potentially extend or move to a new lender to push this through.  

The IRS may view this as a change in ownership, potentially disqualifying the exchange.

Congratulations again on what you've accomplished so far, good luck in the future and don't forget about us little guys when you've "made it".  

I've worked with some Canadians buying  here in Ohio.Indeed, rather than selling your stocks to fund investments (and lose out on any potential price appreciation and dividend payments, as well as incurring capital gains taxes), a nice alternative is to borrow against some percentage of the holdings.You would start with the brokerage where you hold the stocks and see what their loan program looks like for the account you hold. 

I wouldn't hesitate to buy another again in the future on the Paperstac platform.

Most bookkeepers won’t work in it if you plan to outsource it in the future.