Instead it looks like a sales pitch that is targeted to unsophisticated investors who are new to the space.If that's actually the situation here than these deals generally have multiple things I can't stomach and is an immediate red flag for me.2) AAA Storage growth: At one point I was interested in this sponsor because of the claimed full real estate cycle track record with little to no money lost.

I think getting really good at one thing, establishing a network within that niche, and being able to analyze deals quickly is the key making things work.

He was a CEO of a fortune 500 company so a high earner with a ton of perks.

Utilities weren’t quite there yet, and Jeff almost walked away.

Hey Aaron,I have not decided at one but am looking to retail, flex , multi family.

At one point he was flying on helicopters doing GI joe stuff, I found that fascinating and I developed a great amount of respect for him through this time while we were working together. 

As along as you take the lessons from this and utilize it on your next deals (yes, plural) you'll make great progress!

I love cabins, and the RV park space, but like anything else, it's about NOI and there is a ton of blood, sweat, tears and busch light that goes into that number.

It's cool to know how to use tools to a do analysis but it has to be utilized properly.I have seen several flippers who have read Rich Dad Poor Dad; had every Performa, chart, analysis package, market analysis reports, cost benefit analysis, work break down structures, IMS and much more and botched every project. 

@Shelby Ek Do you need to activate the utilities in order to qualify for the loan you are getting?