Quote from @Zach Howard: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: If you are looking at properties in the US only on Zillow, and not seeing them in person (I know you are in Hong Kong), this is just an effort in futility because you can't underwrite single-family or small multifamily deals only online.

If you haven't already, read "The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs" by J.

@Brian Rocha -Something to note is lenders will oftentimes slightly limit leverage on the purchase of a hard money loan or a "fix and flip" loan if you are doing borrower funded rehab.

You can't do anything without their permission.The fence is right on the property line.

Today I would probably figure out to make money online with AI, that's an opportunity that did not exist in this form.

They have a good set of advertisements that focus on their whole house strategy which is good IMHO.We are running about 50/50 on bookings for 2025 right now.

Each should be able to operate on its own.

Or maybe a favorite way to stay updated on local rules?

 @Dominic Battagliac @Shawn Quigg Stumbling on this thread several years later.

Glad you introduced yourself.. have you identified any mentors who can guide you on your journey?