Where I have seen "open concept on the way out" is in the very high end properties.  

This was a highly successful transaction.

You must work at least 750 hours per year in a qualified RE business.So most people who have high-earning W-2 jobs outside of real estate won't qualify.But the unique thing about RE pro status is that even if you don’t qualify but your spouse does, you can both file jointly and claim the losses from your RE investments to offset your other active income together.It's an incredibly powerful benefit if you do meet the criteria.

Focus and consistency are going to be your best friends.Also, I wouldn't tackle buy-and-holds right now unless you currently have a high cash flow revenue stream in place.

Quote from @Miguel Del Mazo: Nick and Nicole are offering great advice. 

The rate the manufacturer offers is 4.8% which is why I am going through them.

Samford's business school also offers a concentration in real estate investment and management.

Hard money lenders are often more willing to take on higher-risk projects and offer faster closings, but the trade-off can be higher interest rates and shorter terms.

One thing to bear in mind is that if you want first crack at a property offered by Networth, you have to finance thru Loans212.

Hopefully things continue to progress, and you come out on top with a huge equity position/high cash flow when it's all completed.