These properties offer incredible potential, but I’d love to learn from other investor experiences to better guide my clients and partners.

Like a partner would?

It's VERY rare that an engineer could add enough value to a deal to have them be an equity partner (sweat equity).

Pending capital partner. 

What caused the issues is that I went into a deal with a partner and he corrupted the deal, my first new construction build. 

Recently, a real estate friend suggested I consider starting a title company, as he and his partners (primarily in commercial real estate, like strip malls) could bring business my way.While I’ve worked with title companies in my transactions, I’ve never explored the inner workings of how they operate.

A mentor to partner and begin developing with him.I haven't seen any good coaching program around here.

Find someone who needs capital for their business and partner/invest with them, if you don't have the timeGino

Strong property management and careful tenant placement also play a critical role in success here, so I recommend partnering with a turnkey company or an agent who specializes in these areas to make the process smoother.As for rental demand, homes that sit for extended periods are often the result of issues like pricing, condition, or tenant quality—not necessarily a reflection of the market as a whole.

I would suggest looking to bring in a partner and give them a percentage of equity for the $.Another option is to take profits from flips to grow or look to sell some of your rentals to grow as well.