Alternatively, sprinkle baking soda on carpets, let it sit for several hours or overnight, then vacuum it up to absorb odors.

Are you purchasing from Home Depot, Best Buy or are there lower cost alternatives in your market?

Quote from @James McGovern: Has anyone figured out a cheaper alternative to Cash for Keys.

Look at their bids. if they don't know the actual names of the items they plan to install or they don't use language like linear ft, square foot, depth, or know the proper name of materials like Trex, mosaic, service disconnect, hidden hangers, etc.

Overseeing tradesmen while they work on your properties sounds like material participation to me.

Hi Alfredo,Flood insurance in Florida can be tough, especially for investment properties, but there are options:NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) – This is a common choice and does cover rentals, though it has limits.Private flood insurance – Companies like Neptune Flood, TypTap, and Wright Flood often provide good alternatives with more flexible coverage.Independent insurance agents – They can shop around and find the best option for your specific property.It’s worth getting quotes from both NFIP and private insurers to compare.

The longer it takes to break ground, the higher your carry and the more equity you need.Construction inputs – Labor and materials haven’t returned to pre-COVID levels, and with insurance and interest rates rising, the spread just gets tighter.You can solve #3 by building with lower quality materials and smaller units, but you cannot overcome #1 and #2 in most instances.The only way to really build affordable housing that cash flows is to do it in areas where land is still affordable, permitting is less burdensome, and there’s demand for workforce housing.

I see a lot of roofing and siding simply due to the materials i work in, so that roadmap seems doable to me.

It’s not lending or seller financing — it’s more of a cooperative funding strategy that I think might resonate with long-term investors or those looking for alternatives to traditional mortgages.🎯 My goal is to learn from creative investors here, connect with others exploring similar ideas, and eventually test the waters with a small group.

Are there alternatives?