There's so much important info you can learn about neighborhoods (and individual properties) that simply cannot be conveyed by peoples' opinions, photos, or even video.As with all parts of due diligence: although you can (and should) seek the input of experienced pros, at the end of the day, the due diligence buck stops with you.Good luck out there!

Currently under contract for a large off-market residential property.Quick details: 4,200+ sqft 12bed / 5bath (2 kitchens) (No a flood zone)(Light - Medium rehab / rent-by-the-room play)My partner has been a PM in this community for 20+ years and is highly confident in this deal (as am I).The current issue is, we aren't confident the property can close with a bank due to a few seller complications.( ^Very long story, but if you want to hear it I will tell you haha)We're looking to over-raise about $335k ($255k purchase and $80k for the rehab).But we (and our contractors) know the rehab portion will come in a bit lower.Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Use that money to put down on a real piece of property that offers tax benefits, appreciation and less police traffic.

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The wholesaler who has the portfolio has all of the properties tied to one contract, and due to some prior legal disputes, this contract is actually 3 years old and just received a judicial order allowing the buyer to proceed to closing.

You said you checked the county website for the property tax records.

Wont LLC comes with additional annual tax filling complexity ? 

Interest rates, insurance hikes, rise in real estate taxes, eviction delays, rising expenses and delinquency are just a few problems investors are encountering.

Only interested in STR due to tax benefits unfortunately. 

I have around $165k in savings, with an option to withdraw $16k from my 401k after taxes and fees.