Timber in the right area growth rates will equal about 12 to 14% return at todays prices if prices rise like they evidentially will then you can get rates of returns much higher..

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@Vito DiIennaWhile I have not had to get a Letter of No Objection myself, if I had to do it, I would go right the the DOB, go into the Office that you can get an official Cert of Occupancy and ask them what is the procedure to get the letter.Normally, you will need to provide evidence.

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Best Regards,Raju Hi Raju, I know this thread is really old but wanted to follow up and see if you ever went through with investing in this area.

Quote from @Chris Williams: For the people who use buyer's agents to find their cash buyers to dispo wholesale deals are there any tips that you would provide for me? 

Make sure you are clear about how much EMD you want.

We offer physical site visits for properties above $2.5/3M or if it's required by the client.Around 95% of our studies are done virtually but if you need boots on the ground and it makes sense for your property or portfolio, we'd be happy to help. 

Sometimes you can find something but it is rare.

Still can be done, but you do run some risk of neighbor complaints, etc., more so than in other areas of CO that are more investor-friendly.