Again, other might feel differently here.b) Skin in the game: as a conservative investor, I understand that the dirty secret of industries that the waterfall compensation is in the line with me and incentivizes sponsors to take more risk.

Hiding it somewhat was that it ebbed and flowed with the fortunes of the auto industry.  

Hi my co-realtors, anyone here would like to have a conversation about your current challenges, experience,  and share knowledge about current Real Estate industry?

Coming from oil and gas and healthcare, we’re new to this industry but driven by the same values that guide us in life: family, hard work, and dedication.

Sounds like you're in a great industry with flexibility and the determination to hit your goals!! 

Hopefully you at least built some good industry relationships while going through this exercise.  

But if you want an ROI, as well,  the industry has been lying to you, and everyone else.Foreclosures, probates taxliens... all circumstances that explicitly do not drive motivation to sell.I am writing a book on the topic and here is a passage from my book.Circumstance does not imply motivation.

Speed is a key advantage in the fix-and-flip industry; the sooner an investor can secure a property, the faster they can start renovations and list it for resale.Additionally, an earnest money lending partner can provide valuable insights into financing options and investment strategies.

We are actively searching for single family, multi family, apartment buildings, and industrial investments.

I have been looking into the South Philadelphia market as the area is expecting the Bellwether District, a megadevelopment of industrial and life-science buildings, to be delivered in phases over the next dacade.