When I used to build/remodel custom homes in a little SoCal beach town, I would occasionally come up against the most Dictatorial, Totalitarian, Marxist/Fascist organization known to mankind.......a small town Historical Review Board run by a bunch of blue-haired old ladies and given virtually unlimited powers by the City Council.

I am the architect behind a historical piece of legislation in California that will, hopefully, correct the economic wealth gap that makes it a challenge for some to create the scenarios that lead to economic freedom.

They are buying in areas of strong jobs, strong rent growth (historically) and strong appreciation (historically). 

The property holds contributing historical designation, so will have renovation constrains to take into account.

I focus on adaptive reuse strategies, particularly with historic buildings, and I led the repositioning of assets throughout the Western United States.

Saving a couple of bucks on a historically low interest rate loan is only worthwhile if you are financially undisciplined and would otherwise waste those extra few bucks.If you had $250,000 in cash that was earning a 4% yield would you be happy with your returns? 

A bit higher rate, much lower than rates are likely to be once inflation hits, locked in at an historically low rate, if not quite as low as non-commercial personal loan (which is what almost everyone gets and is what causes DoS issues). 

Generally, what I am looking for is not better returns (as long as 1% rule applies and there's positive cash flow), but rather:-strong rental area with rents historically going up-long-term tenants that would treat the property well (NO STUDENTS)@Jeremy Lee Thank you for your input Jeremy!

They had a full page list of their full-cycle (sold) transactions and the historical results.

We market them as a historic home and they typically fetch $150 more per unit.