You can then leverage the equity to buy more. 

Hello - I have few friends that are buying empty lots around us, playing a role of GC to build a house (have learned it over the years with education and experience) and sell it.

Investment Info:Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.

I'm buying one on Friday.

@Matthew C DominyLaws overseas and raising capital as you mention are 100% based on those laws - us laws may not apply - you will need several attorneys for thisTo be honest the chances of getting us investors to invest overseas in projects will be very challenging as they will have little to no protections.Just being upfront as it’s very difficult raising $ in the us - in another country makes it even harder

Ideally, I'd like to buy a more practical car for managing my rental (something with more storag space) later this year. 

I'd love to hear any advice from the more experienced folks what I should be doing now to be ready to buy in the next 2 years. 

They are NOT going to make an owner whole unless you buy a replacement specific policy.So again, let's not jump to conclusions, just ask your PMC what legal reason compels them to depreciate tenant damage charges.

With many homebuyers waiting, this could make now a good time to jump into the market to find deals. Check out this video

@Andrew Brown where have you been buying already?