I don't want to go into details on a public forum, but the house is worth very little and at their age/state of health, they will really need the full amount from their house. 

I have a rental in a large lot - easily enough to subdivide to 2 parcels, plus the house sits at the edge of the lot.

Financing either is a bad idea and will raise a red flag with a lender who will look at sources and uses of the loan request.

Here in AZ, you can generally piece together those subcontractors at pretty cheap rates, so unless you need an acutal GC for permits being pulled, etc...

In my experience, REITs are terrible at managing their property.  

For some reason tho, I never made any good connections from it, like I have at some other conferences. 

The most passive investment, not that good one but totally part of my journey.Those days I had a 2 years old toddler and I was a photographer, I photographed for fashion magazines, e-commerce and for startups.A year after, 2019 I’ve decided to have my second daughter2020, Covid is in the air.A 3 -year-old toddlera 1 year old baby girlI made my second out of state investment, this time in England. 538 sqft, Nice cashflow, not amazing, bottom line not a good investment at all - bought it with Real Estate Investment Mentors which recommended this property.

Can't buy Tax deeds at auction in SC, only Tax Liens. 

At least 20 lenders minimum blowing up my phone!  

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