In the beginning you are at a natural knowledge disadvantage to a contractor because you don't know know how to rehab and can be taken for a ride - I was.

They will naturally be a higher rate and a lower amount but they do exist. 

I don't see a restaurant/bar/coffee shop being opened up there.... has to be some sort of office, like a RE office, a law firm, or something of that nature, and limits its potential tenant pool....I really really like this one and see big potential in it....

I'm not promoting doom and gloom, but I am pointing out that for me 1) alternatives to SFR investments exist, 2) opportunity costs analysis tells me that other sectors (small commercial) may result in greater long term value/returns, 3) economic assistance packages for development in tier 1 counties exist, 4) substantial demographic shifts in tier 1 counties may be in play today.

Or, alternatively, some place you might have lived in the past.

Manufactured homes damaged or destroyed by fire, acts of nature or other cause shall be replaced within sixty (60) days of the time of casualty or the non-conforming status shall be forfeited." 

There is really no "right" answer since there are + and - to each alternative.

Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k SimilaritiesBoth were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business. 

Does anyone know of a possible alternative to get an SBA loan so that it would not count towards my personal credit and dti?

Hi Everyone,I originally posted this in the Multifamily forum, but no replies, so reposting it here.I'm curious what people are seeing for Natural Gas heating cost for Duplexes, Triplexes, and Fourplexes in Michigan.