As best I can I point out either evidence of issues if we can see them when we show homes, so you don't waste inspection and option money on homes you end up not really wanting to buy.   

In the future, a) get a super detailed Scope Of Work and ironclad Contract. b) Do not pay more money as a progress payment than the amount of work that has been performed, that way you are never ahead of the Contr or vice versa.Your options (depending on how much he owes you) are Small Claims Court, the State Registrar of Contrs, and possibly the local DAs office or State AG if the amount is higher ($50k ish)Good luck, let us know what happens.

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If you’re still weighing your options between Salem and Portland, I’d recommend Salem for its easier entry points and cash flow potential, particularly for a BRRRR newbie.

Consider the diverse financing options available, including 30-year mortgages, fixs & flips, cash-outs refinance, ground-up constructions, And commercial properties?.

If you plan to live in the property, you may have a better (IMO) option of using section 121 to avoid cap gains taxes up to $250k filing as an individual, $500k as a married couple.

You can evaluate options in different geographies with different syndicators.

My initial hunch is that there may be extremely limited options of what can be built, and a likelihood of nothing being allowed. 

Are CD’s a viable option to invest short term?

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