No one twisted someone's arm to plunk down big bucks on a vacation rental.

However, January’s payment was late so I sent an email as a gentle reminder.

There are a LOT if twists and turns available to the lender & borrower through the process.

This new twist of claiming you owe them money is a typical scam tactic to put you on the defensive so you won't contact them about the money they actually owe you. 

As it was outside of the major DFW area we had to source sub-contractors from a variety of areas which led to time delays and unexpected plot twists.

🛠️While others talked about revitalization, Pastor Andre rolled up his sleeves and got to work in the JeffVanderLou neighborhood, right around his church, The Tabernacle.In just a few short years, he’s gone from:➡️ Rehabbing one vacant property at a time to➡️ Building The Hub, a neighborhood community center connecting families to critical resources, to➡️ Leading the Hebert Homes Project, building and redeveloping 30+ single-family homesHe was doing this long before anyone heard the acronym, YIGBY – Yes In God’s Back Yard — which is a faith-based twist on YIMBY that encourages churches to lead affordable housing development right in their own neighborhoods🤝🏾This isn’t charity — it’s community-building.

Love that you’ve set a clear 6-month goal - that kind of clarity puts you ahead of the game already.Since you mentioned you’re new to real estate and aiming for multifamily, I’d gently suggest considering single-family turnkey (SFT) rentals for your first deal - here’s why:Why SFT Might Be a Smarter First Step1.

Well no one twisted me and hubs arm but we did sign up for the $10.5k level they had.

Especially in a tight market, those types of deals are fewer and far between — and they often go to people who already have a track record or network advantage.One thing I’d gently suggest: if you had put the same energy into a side business, freelance work, or even a second job, that income could’ve been used to fund a traditional deal, increase reserves, or qualify for better financing.

.🧭 Who This Strategy Is For✅ Builders✅ Investors✅ Homeowners who want to build and sell off a portion of their lot✅ Families who want to share land across generationsThis strategy works beautifully for:Urban infill lotsCorner parcelsDeep lots with alley accessRedevelopment opportunities in high-demand zones📋 What You’ll Need to Do ItTo condo a project, you’ll need:A platting & condo attorneySurvey & site planA simple HOA agreementMarketing that attracts owner-occupants or mission-aligned buyers💥 The ImpactCondominiumization isn't just about making more money.It's about:Creating attainable ownership in a high-cost marketSupporting gentle density that fits the neighborhoodHelping Washington achieve its housing goals without high-rises or sprawl