Just because you do it does not make it OK to do and does not make it OK to share it as advice for others. 30% is generally considered to be safe, but it's based on interpreting examples in the Treasury Regulations and not on some formal rule.We all make mistakes.

can a felon raise capital through SEC regulated platforms?

In a market where there is a hot development flux the prices are typically inflated for existing units.

@David MoreauStart by 1) educating yourself on the topic2) learning the local laws through the Healthcare ans Seniors agencies3) networking/finding existing operators in the space.Feel free to PM if you'd like to chat further. 

I’m eying a 5 acre property that has an existing home currently in the lot.

I think maybe corded mini-blinds have been regulated out of use?

Sad, those that don't understand, in an effort to help maintain an inventory of affordable housing have seen the need to further burden those that could solve the problem with more needless regulation.

Our regulations are better than most markets, entry points are affordable, rent ratios are reasonable or better, and the city is growing which allows for steady appreciation and rental increases.

Get those CCs paid down, and you'll also potentially earn higher credit limits on those existing cards (a good rule of thumb is to keep your utilization lower than 30% of your limit which, if done consistently, can boost your credit score). 

Take the time now to learn your state landlord tenant regulations.