Hello everyone! I'm evaluating a property near Yosemite National Park in California that currently sits on a 40 acre parcel. This property was owned free and clear by the previous owner and they've been operating it a...

The city gave me 3 options: 1) return the unit to a garage, 2) get an architect or draftsman to draw up the building plans and then pull permits, or 3) get a structural engineer to "stamp" it and say that it's up to code.

The VA loan is a powerful tool with a lot more to offer than most people are aware of, a good agent will help you maximize its potential to kick start your REI journey. 

My focus has always been on long term rentals or fix and flips but the short term option continues to become more and more appealing.

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Insurance offered me $70K for my fire.

Option 1: 1031 into another STR, target price $1.1-1.4m.

I own an investment property in Charlotte which is paid off, would a HELOC be an option to fund this build?

I think you're saying you'd like to make a deal with the buyer to purchase the property, however, because they don't have title, it's not the buyer's property to sell.In that instance, what you could do is offer a four-year lease during which time you make payments that would cover their payments to the owner, and an option to purchase.