So rather than add another “sounds good, has anyone done it” strategy, I’ll merely lay out an actual transaction I completed (a number of years ago), which combined RE and Business for greater profit.I purchased an auto repair facility at bankruptcy sale for $115,000.

A major benefit is the ability to pool resources—combining capital, credit, and skills allows you to take on bigger or more diverse deals than you could manage on your own.

"I focus on working directly with property owners by becoming their last tenant — basically combining the role of tenant and property manager into one.

Rarely do they go under $75k but there are a few that go to $50k but none go to $30k as they will lose money on each loan. 

In New York City, combining apartments is a strategic way to create larger, more functional living spaces—especially for condo owners, co-op shareholders, and real estate investors.

Combined with the fact that they’ve removed their Google reviews presence and now control all visible guest feedback on their own website (other than the obviously faked Trustpilot push they gave up on), it gives off a tightly managed PR strategy rather than organic transparency.I’m not saying they can’t deliver a good guest experience—but from an owner/investor lens, there are multiple red flags worth serious due diligence.

With the high cost of the popular keywords, driven by “auction” combination of high bids and best results, it has become much more difficult and costly then SEO.  

Hi Deonte,For both scenarios you're considering, lenders will typically require some form of down payment or equity—100% LTV is extremely rare unless it's a very unique relationship or cross-collateralized deal.For option A (lot + build):A one-time close construction-to-perm loan is possible, but most lenders will want at least 20-30% down based on total project costs.

I'd love to hear from anyone — agents, investors, SaaS founders — especially if you've felt this pain.Thanks in advance 🙏— EduardoThis concept sounds great in theory — but in practice, it runs into a major challenge that anyone experienced in real estate understands:Garbage in = garbage out.Most AI or automated underwriting tools are only as reliable as the data sources feeding them, and in real estate, that data can be wildly inconsistent.Examples:Condition estimates are often pulled from outdated MLS photos or missing entirelyComps can be skewed if the tool doesn’t account for school districts, zoning, or lot irregularitiesRent estimates rarely reflect real market dynamics like concessions, vacancies, or neighborhood turnoverTax data might miss special assessments or upcoming increasesI’ve been in this space long enough to see how fast an “automated ROI calculator” can lead someone to buy the wrong deal — or miss a great one — simply because the data behind it lacked local nuance.That said, I love the idea of reducing the fragmentation between tools.

Buffalo is a very rare market for someone to note....