Grateful for this platform and community. 

I’m simply providing some insights and opinions based on data I’ve collected. 

I often provide a sheet of costs for certain cleaning/replacement items that will be assessed if they have to be dealt with at move out- Leave out that its making showing hard..... they dont care.

Then they use absolute garbage exterior wall sheathing, which provides zero stability and deteriorates over time.

We are a direct lender and can provide funds for 6, 12, 18 or 24 month terms .

The "DealCheck" app that "BiggerPockets" provides is a wonderful help; it does all of the calculations for us. 

Many hard money lenders are hesitant to provide loans solely for land acquisition, and conventional loans have been somewhat limiting, especially for land deals.What is best strategies for raising private funds.

Hey Ray, I am providing spreadsheets from Stessa in an organized manner. 

Bonus...you may be able to structure a 401(k) plan that provides a higher match for certain classes of employees. 

Foreign nationals can expect an interest rate that's 1-1.5% higher than U.S. citizens so your wife being an American does provide you with an advantage.