We also provide food and have a ton of super experienced guest speakers present.

It is the same reason that SNAP (food assistance) can only be used on food.

I have a source of private lending to place down payments on homes that I would intend on refinancing and repaying within 12-18 months.

One source of cities to avoid is Neighborhood Scout's 100 most dangerous cities.

Finally, a new Clark County ordinance was passed prohibiting property owners and managers from discriminating against prospective tenants based on the source of their income or an eviction related to a loss of income experienced because of the pandemic (section 8 included in the source of income discrimination).Nevada previously was a very landlord friendly state.

Calling it a cleaning fee (vs. revenue source) and treating it like a pass-through cost gave it the illusion of being a double-taxed service.

Do I want roaches in my food?

And also some options of a source of cash if we need it.

Here's a link for the source of the data. 

We flip in WA state where the market is hot and I have been challenging myself on what is good and what is over the top.if you spend time searching Amazon, clearance sections, Ikea, &  build relationships with vendors (my countertop Co) you can source current on trend finishes and not spend a ton.