Be prepared the do quarterly walkthroughs or drive throughs.

Someone else has gone through the exact same thing before.

If you want to protect your friend's capital as if it were your own, you'd want to:1) Secure the loan with real estate in the form of a deed of trust or mortgage (depending on the state the property is in)2) Obtain property insurance binder with your lender as an additional insured3) Obtain a lender's title insurance policy protecting them (different than an owner's policy) and transfer all funds through an escrow closer or real estate attorney (depending on the state, the requirements for closing may differ)4) Use a real estate attorney who also practices private lender law in the state the property is located in.

For me, I'm a very conservative investor and may look through a hundred deals a month, and at the end of the year only invest in 4-5.

This would be for an investment property not a lease with an option to buy.Would it just be through agents, if it is mentioned in the listing etc... or is there another way to find these kinds of properties?

Since we haven't even gone through any Section 8 processes yet, it's best I believe to keep it simple, and stay local. 

NathanHey Nathan,A lot of the private/Hard money lenders that I work with do not require that, so depending on your strategy it shouldn't be an issue.That sounds like great idea though, it could set you up nicely to hopefully save up for a good primary residence.Would love to connect and talk through the strategies financially if you are interested!

Been looking at land to build in southern new hampshire there are 2 lots that look decent only issue is they dont have their own road access has anyone had any luck with gaining access through other properties or working something out with the town?

I saw there was a new House Bill that came through last year (2023), and added a new subsection to RCW 59.18.280 which does mention RCW 59.18.260 about the checklist requirement for the security deposit:(4) The requirements with respect to checklists and documentation that are set forth in RCW59.18.260 and this section do not apply to situations in which part or all of a security deposit is withheld by the landlord for reasons unrelated to damages to the premises, fixtures, equipment, appliances, and furnishings, such as for rent or other charges owing.This is the new "exception" (per the title of the RCW59.18.280).

This cost of debt comes through where people have to borrow to afford the item, like a car, or business Capex and of course, a home.