there's people out there who will fund downpayments for equity in the deal or a preferred return. hit up local meetups and facebook groups and have some conversations

There are cases of local governments delaying payment due to budget constraints.

Focus on identifying promising neighborhoods in the north or east bay by leveraging your husband’s contractor network, local real estate agents, and online deal-finding platforms.

Hey Isadore, Send the tenant a notice of non-payment and have the tenant go down to their local public housing authority office, HRA, or Department of Social Service office and provide them with the notice.

The issue is the laws should not allow this.https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/working-for-you/new-...Adding a single small unit is expensive residential development.  

Need more information about local comps, the condition, and state of the market.

@Brittany MyrickIf I were getting started in real estate investing in New England, I’d focus on researching local market trends, especially job growth, rental demand, and the broader economic outlook.

Is there a local developer/builder who might be interested in the whole package?

I’m looking to connect with local investors to exchange insights, experiences, and potential opportunities.Thank you, and I look forward to building meaningful connections! 

If you're interested in connecting with local investors or discussing multifamily investments, feel free to let me know.