The Bigger Pockets community and podcast has been a major resource and mentor in helping me learn the ropes of real estate investing. 

Blake is awesome, priceless resource in the PadSplit world.

I was surprised to learn that even they, with all of their resources,  maintain a limited rolodex of GC's to whom they turn for repair work.

On top of that, I watched Zach and Rick’s videos, which are great resources and completely free.

A good tip is to reach out to contractors, visit local supply stores, and check out online resources for cost ranges.

The BRRRR method and house flipping are both fantastic strategies, especially if you're resourceful and willing to put in the work.If you’re working with limited capital, partnering with others or exploring creative financing options like private money lenders or seller financing might be worth considering.

Generally, grouping allows you to count all your hours collectively toward the 500-hour threshold, simplifying the qualification process for multiple properties.

To answer the title of your post, selling fsbo can be a good idea if:- you have experience selling RE- you price the home to sell- you have systems in place to collect inquiries and facilitate showings i.e. call center/email/google forms for screening inquiries, showing agent, lockbox, security alarm, etc. - you have dozens of local agents who can market the property for you and bring you a buyer- you are listing in a desirable area with low-inventory - you are not in a rush to sell

It’s also important to remember that allowing partial payments without a plan can set a bad precedent, so it’s best to handle this firmly but professionally.For the future, collecting the first month’s rent in full before move-in can help avoid situations like this.

Any thoughts on how to choose - what metrics to evaluate, resources to read to help?