If you wish to get licensed in every state to act as a lender, go ahead but the cost to do that is extraordinary so you would need to spend money on that and getting proper insurance since you are essentially issuing a mortgage. 

I thought it would depend on bank appetite but I've heard back that vacancy isn't an issue so long as the property is self sustaining as is.I think there's a fine line between filling an open spot and resurrecting a dying center though.

With 5-10% down or an FHA 203k loan, you will still run into the issue of not adding enough equity to do a cash-out.

Inflation seems to be an almost universal-economic issue at the moment, and premium housing has always been in demand.

This rental rate thing isn't really ever an issue in our business because of that.

The long-term benefits seem promising, but it's a considerable leap.Delay Action and Save More: Alternatively, I could pause any immediate investment, focusing on boosting my savings for a larger down payment on a more significant property next year.Your experiences, insights, and any advice you can share would be immensely valuable to me.

.- Condos are much easier to maintain internally than larger homes.- Condos are easier to manage as Air B&B than larger homes.- In the case of multi-family properties, sharing a home with two or three other families where everyone knows everyone can create issues if they don't get along as the close proximity doesn't allow for any privacy.Happy to connect with you and speak in more detail if you are interested in Massachusetts!

When selling a larger asset and wanting to purchase several smaller assets. 

I can’t tell you the exact price per sf, but generally, I’d pay about 10-20k for just drywall, carpet, doors etc in an unfinished basement, if you have any minor  foundation issues/leak that’s probably another 5-10k adding a bathroom is probably in the 8-10k range maybe a little more if you have no drain stack in the basement, digging down can easily be 50-100k 

-Consider offering incentives or concessions if offers are not being submitted.Tax Planning:-Understand tax implications and consult with a tax professional.Pre-Sale Inspections:-Conduct inspections to address potential issues beforehand.Remember that every real estate market is unique, and the effectiveness of these strategies may vary.