With that being said, most of the people in my immediate network who are in the construction business say the most valuable skill is just being able to run a team and a job efficiently and if they could start over they would go the GC route.

Collaborating with a local investor can definitely enhance your efforts and provide valuable insights into the market.

They finally gave up and decided to rent out their home for $11,000 a month and ended up with a squitter and another article about them https://therealdeal.com/chicago/2024/09/16/homeowners-sue-pr... 

It’s typically much more valuable than DIY 

Additionally, I’ve deepened my understanding of real estate terminology and gained valuable insights into the critical aspects of properties, from structural components to factors to look out for. 

A lot of forum members are experts in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, buy and hold investing, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.If you haven’t been to it already, the Bigger Pockets blog features links to their fantastic podcast and many great articles: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

Read this article from GoBankingRates on the best states to own rental property and you'll see Ohio takes the #1 spot.Best And Worst States To Own A Rental Property 

Hearing from other landlords who have used the platform can provide valuable insights to help you make an informed decision about whether it's the right fit for your property management needs.

Take a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog4.

Hi Jasmin,It sounds like you're learning valuable lessons in the fix-and-flip game!