Thank you @John Mason appreciate it and yes I've noticed that there's quite a lot of people who can spread great knowledge I'm wanting to put to use.

Quote from @Kevin Brewster Brewster: @Ryan Kelly why the large spread between rent and prices?

Personally we buy in neighborhoods that are slightly above median, which does not look great on your cash flow spread sheet, but it works much better over the years, financially and for your sanity.5.)

Then I'd probably spread that $750k out amongst numerous operators and diversify across asset classes that I like (for me it would be industrial, multifamily, storage, and mobile home parks).

The spread between what they're paying and what the market rate indicates is not that much.

For example for a few holes in the walls they have someone paint an entire unit and take their spread.

But more importantly ask for their rate sheet, if they can provide it, to understand, what the true interest rate is, the lenders spread, and the cost for that rate.More than likely if a broker is using the same wholesaler, it is because collectively, that lender is offering the most competitive rate.

@Andrew Grimmett If a seller is hesitant due to capital gains taxes, consider creative solutions: suggest an installment sale (seller financing) to spread tax liability over time, a 1031 exchange to defer taxes by reinvesting in another property, or a structured sale for flexible deferred payments.

It's hard to build momentum if your focus is spread out.

Losing 85% on a single REIT would’ve been devastating if you were all-in, but spreading out across 10 investments turned the overall outcome positive because of the winners.Here’s a few extra key tips to avoid big losses in passive investments:Focus on cash flow: Invest in assets that generate consistent income.