What I’m trying to understand is whether this can realistically be financed as a single land + construction deal, where the construction loan closes at the same time as the land purchase and the land value is credited toward the equity requirement, instead of needing a large amount of cash in upfront.What I keep hearing from many lenders is “buy the land first, then we need 15–20% cash,” which may be their policy.

Hello, I work in Hazleton, PA and am looking to move to Bloomsburg, PA or Berwick, PA as I currently commute almost 1.5 hours from Lehigh Valley. I am a lifelong renter but with my planned move and the lack of tall ap...

Below are three specialty resort types every hospitality investor should understand before deploying capital.Golf Hotels & ResortsWhat defines them:A true golf resort includes an onsite, integrated golf course that is essential to the property’s identity.

By incorporating homeownership costs into the conversation, tenants gain a better understanding of why rent adjustments are necessary, making them more open to reasonable increases. 

Understanding the Benefits of C-PACE Financing Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing, is a form of gap or incremental non-recourse financing that reduces the need for conventional debt, equity or capital reserves.

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You wouldn't hire a Property Manager without understanding the basics first (market rents, turn costs, NOI).

Ideally, they would also understand rental income offsets and knows how to structure FHA or conventional correctly. 

I’m also trying to understand specific considerations for out-of-state investors.If you’ve invested in either of these markets, I’d love to hear your advice — especially what you wish you knew before your first deal.Thanks in advance for sharing your experience!

, learn how other local investors are viewing the current MA market, understand which North Shore / near-Boston areas people still feel make sense for small multifamily, and connect with people who’ve bought their first property in the last few years and are managing it alongside a full-time jobIf anyone here invests in the North Shore, Greater Boston, or nearby markets and is open to sharing perspective (even briefly), I’d love to connect and learn from your experience.