With smaller contractors that do multiple trades, I've learned over my career there's a golden question and it has changed how I screen subs, vendors, and workers.

I have this idea floating around to build an extension on the property or a separate ADU and finance it myself prior to refinancing, but that might be a bold move this early on in my REI career. 

I can't know this for certain, of course.Not sure if this is worth pursuing with a lawyer or chalking this up to a lesson learned (be very careful buying properties in a wet area with finished basements, ensure it is suitably water-proofed).

When he asked if I'd do that I said, "No, I'm not at the stage in my career to lend money.

I agree there was an element of risk, in large part due to my being early in my career and the lure of cash in hand. 

I'm trying to figure out what kind of insurance plan to get that would be suitable for both these exit strategies. 

I've been in construction and land development for my entire working career, and my understanding (in the places I've worked) is that most construction requires a permit.

Right now I am looking at starting out by getting into wholesaling because knowing the ins and outs of finding deals will set me up for a successful real estate investing career and I feel like it's a good actionable step I can take while I’m still in college.

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