According to market data, the volume of mezzanine and preferred equity investments in commercial real estate has increased as traditional lenders pull back due to higher risk and regulatory constraints.

@Ashley Guerra - I live and invest outside of Philadelphia, so I can't comment on your specific markets in central and south Jersey, but can provide my perspective on things to think about to help your decision.1) I would consider speaking to 3-5 people/investors in each market you are considering (central and south Jersey) to listen to their thoughts on pros/cons of the area and how they invest.

Investment Info:Condo buy & hold investment.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

As you're new to this space, I would recommend partnering with an experienced investor/operator in this space that has several facilities under management create a strategy for investing in this space.

and I'm gearing up to start the rehab soon.I invest remotely but will be visiting Detroit in a few weeks to spend some time on the ground.

I have a unique investment opportunity I would love someone to help me think through.

I live in and invest in the Indianapolis Indiana and surrounding area and exploring the option of converting some 2 car detached garages into ADU's and just looking for feedback if people have done this is the past and it's  worth it.   

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Pittsburgh.

Tell them it’s an investment property with no owner use and you want a commercial policy with $1M/$2M liability coverage.