Hard Money Loans: These are short-term loans from private lenders based on the property's value rather than your credit score.

Someone I met while visiting runs a construction crew up there so was wondering if anyone could shed some light on the market up there and what they are seeing.

You can self-promote under the Classifieds forum.Regarding cash buyers list you are trying to create - just find solid deals and publish them and the buyers will appear.

With room to enhance its value through upgrades, we saw the opportunity to deliver a strong return while helping revitalize the neighborhood.

TxDot has made an offer on a portion of the land for upgrades. 

@Alfath Ahmed big congrats on the acquisition. 

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.There are over 20 real estate accountants on this site.

I think Chris makes a good point of determining the strategy - performing 1st position notes is always a safe "dipping toes in the water" type of note to go with. 

@Rob Gallitto Agent is the way to go.

It has been doing great as an STR for the last two years.