You'd be shocked at how cheap it is to get a container halfway around the world.Shipping is an industry I follow, so I believe your statements about shipping costs. 

I know of firms, such as my own, that can lend on rural properties just at reduced LTV.

Kindly provide your input what would be the best place in the CA Bay Area to reposition my equity up to 700k?

(for the building) What's the site and site work cost? 

I’m in the process of searching for land in the Houston area to then build a 4-plex on it.The plan is to self-fund the purchase & construction, rent the units and cash out with a mortage.I like the idea of serving lower income families and therefore don’t shy away from section 8.This is the first time I do something like this, so I’m throwing it out there in hopes of hearing your thoughts and learning from your experience!

The tools on Zillow and Redfin aren’t especially helpful since the house is off market, and they’re underestimating the number of bedrooms.

The seller has countered with the following conditions:- Loan to value (LTV): 80%- Earnest money held by seller's recommended property management company- Final inspection within 1 day of closing- Commission paid by to buyer's agent is 2% of final sales price.I'm seeking advice on how to proceed, as I have some concerns:- Why would the seller request an 80% LTV?

Looking for advice on renting to an individual on a rental assistance program through the government.

The question I have is, do we sell the house or keep the house and rent it out?

Using real trees as the base?