Hoping to close on this lot this week! Got excited just walking the vacant lot. Electric is in the back underground. I would assume the water is in the grass area and I don’t think the concrete would need to be cut.

Hey B2R Family, Long post alert! Since my last update in September, I’ve been steadily pushing forward—with a hard hat in one hand and coffee (spike of irish cream) in the other. 😅 I’m happy to share that I officially closed on my first lot at the end of October, after what felt like a mini legal marathon (multiple negotiations and contract redlines—consider it my pre-construction workout). Since closing: - ✔️ Soil test completed - ✔️ 811 dial-before-you-dig submitted (except I think they forgot to mention the emotional digging involved) - ✔️ Learned I needed to inform that a utility pole currently sits on my land like it owns the place - ✔️ Survey done before close, later discovered to be incomplete—thank you to Juan and the structural engineer for catching that before I built over an easement. 🙏 That updated survey (showing proper setback/easement detail) is now the final blocker before plans can be completed and submit the first permit for turning dirt. My goal for this year was secure a lot & build a duplex by year-end. Technically: lot secured ✔️, build started ❌. 😭 This year, I: - Spoke with four potential construction lenders (no final commitments yet, but we’re getting closer) - Continue sending monthly progress updates to my lender list, which keeps growing thankfully, unlike interest rates 😬 - Am transitioning the other side of my current duplex into Airbnb /mid-term rental as well. - How to mention what I'm doing to any and everybody who will listen - I’m looking to align with a lending partner or investor willing to support a high-capability, first-time ground-up builder. If you’re open to talking about financing, creative structuring, or strategic partnership,let’s connect before the utility pole starts charging me rent. 🙃 And yes—I’m still working full time. Because why not build generational wealth and drive enterprise initiatives simultaneously? Despite delays, I’m still excited. There are lessons, laughter, and the occasional “what was I thinking?” moment. If 2025 was the year of soft costs and soil tests, 2026 is the year of permits, power tools, and progress + more duplexes.

For real... part of the new construction biz.... Check it out. Duplex B2R, Juan-

Hey Group, I am wondering where you guys find your lots? Do you guys buy them off the MLS, cold call, or word-of-mouth,. Etc. what type of neighborhoods or streets are you in? Are they on streets with 1920s homes or are you building in new subdivisions?

We're getting ready to refinance this deal. Lender is getting their $250K plus interest (no monthly payments). We're borrowing $300K (cash received at closing $50K minus closing costs). Cost to build was around $260K. Cost of the land was around $40K. Equity capture is high five-figures, close to six-figures. Build 2 Rent, Juan-