If the market shifts or similar properties are selling for less, bring this up as it might make your offer more appealing.However, if after several attempts there's still no movement and you feel the deal isn’t going anywhere beneficial, it might be wise to focus your attention on other opportunities.

There is no way to directly invest in any mutual fund that exposes me to real estate market (except for a bond fund that is tied to GSE notes).  

In your case, with a relatively low purchase price of $225k and substantial renovation work done, a cost segregation study could still be beneficial.

CPAs might not always be proactive in asserting their value in the initial structuring process, leading to their exclusion from early discussions.However, recognizing the importance of CPAs in optimizing tax efficiency, mitigating risks, and ensuring financial compliance, it's beneficial for GPs and their legal teams to involve CPAs from the outset.

My view is mentoring can be beneficial but make sure 1) the people mentoring have obtained a high level of success doing what they teach.  

Expenses prior to the property being placed in service will not be as beneficial from a tax standpoint If it is a business, bonus depreciation will be available in the first tax filing if there is a cost seg

Contrast with stocks or mutual funds where you more or less park your money and wait (unless you're a day trader).

I'm genuinely excited about the prospect of connecting, growing together, and contributing to mutual growth.Looking forward to the possibility of working together.Thank you in advance

This is in addition to cost savings.My thought coming in is that if I do want to eventually have my own team, wouldn't it be beneficial to get my hands dirty even though it is more work at the start. 

You can live with your parents if you want, but having a house that is considered "your primary residence" is beneficial.