In the majority of our loans, when you factor 75% of as-is value for purchase PLUS 75% of the rehab costs, tge amount of money you are effectively able to get is 80-90% of the total of what you will need.  

The catch here would be what the CFPB will do later in 2014 when they address the issue of RTO, LTO, LO, et al as they refine the SAFE Act with more Rules and clarifications.

They do address if you use an unsecured loan or a loan against another property (HELOC) for the purchase then that would be paid.

Buying is definitely more cost effective, but building will allow you to get exactly what you want.

If a broker/ agent isn't analyzing their time for maximum potential then they are failing running an effective business.

Additionally, you have a signed lease already in effect, security deposit, and first months rent.

Be sure to note that you are happy to cooperate with agents, and will pay X% to the selling office (if in fact you plan to) The biggest thing you need to address is how you will handle the finish work, and come up with a set plan, as it's one of the areas that can turn into a nightmare.

Establishing your business, any business formation or simply mapping out possibilities will have many legal requirements that you just won't get addressed for your specific needs off the internet.

-the negative credit effects of a short sale are generally less than a foreclosure.

The contract does address subleases and that does occur.