Quote from @Melinda Eilts: Hey everyone,For investors who regularly hire contractors:What’s your process for checking reliability and quality?

Looks- As you can see above the Beige or Tan color looks the same as regular storage units.

They don’t usually foreclose like mezz— they take over control rights if things go sideways.Ideal for:Ground-up or heavy value-add where cash flow is lumpyDeals where senior lenders cap leverageSponsors who need flexibility on timing of returnsThe real deciding factor: cash-flow timing vs. controlIf you can make regular payments but don’t want to dilute ownership → MezzanineIf you can’t guarantee near-term cash flow but need capital to close the gap → Preferred EquityIf your senior lender forbids mezzanine (which happens often) → Preferred Equity is the workaroundOne more nuance most posts miss:Preferred equity comes in two flavors:Soft Pref – economic preference, no takeover rightsHard Pref – essentially mezzanine equity with control triggersUnderstanding which version you have matters just as much as the return.Both tools are powerful, if you pick the wrong one for the wrong project, it can wreck your risk profile.

I’m a licensed agent in AL focused on sourcing land and development-ready sites in East Alabama (Auburn, Opelika, Tuskegee & Phenix City).I regularly come across 10–50+ acre parcels suitable for residential communities, BTR, and infill development.Looking to connect with developers, multifamily buyers, and acquisition teams expanding into the Alabama marketHappy to be a resource and looking forward to connecting!

This experience underscored the importance of clear communication, documented agreements, and regular progress updates.

I'm solid on the fundamentals and running numbers, but I definitely have a few gaps in local knowledge since I haven’t lived there yet.Are there any investor meetups, networking groups, or regular in-person events around Green Bay that you’d recommend?

I’m also interested in joining any investor groups or meetups that meet regularly in the Tucson area. 

if its an investmenet property - there are not many ( if any)  lenders doing regular or DSCR  loans on rental MH homes 

Working through an infill lot opportunity in Spartanburg SC with utilities at street, no HOA, and strong new-build comps in the $260k+ range.For those who work with builders or who wholesale land regularly, how do they typically evaluate:• Lot size• Utility availability• Comps• Dirt condition• Entry priceI shared the full situation in my Classifieds post per BP rules.Just trying to understand how builders in that area run their numbers.

A lot of hard money lenders won’t touch a deal once demo has started because they can’t verify the scope or what’s been done so far, but the ones who do this regularly will just underwrite it as a “rehab in progress.”Here’s your best path:1.