The only way to measure success in real estate is to make more money than you spend.

My husband and I (ok...my husband) are pretty handy, so we aren't afraid of doing a lot of work ourselves, and I know dealing Iowa winters will mean we need to take some precautionary measures, but it seems like low cost of entry for investing (we just got our first SFH this fall)

Suggesting security measures, like motion lights or cameras, is also reasonable given the circumstances.

This experience has been a tough reminder of why those measures are non-negotiable. 

By temporarily halting distributions, we can preserve capital, manage our resources more effectively, and invest in key areas that will drive future growth and profitability.In the interim, we are taking strategic steps to strengthen our financial health, including cost-reduction measures, revenue-generating initiatives, and debt restructuring options.

"load" of dirt is a little vague. make sure you have cubic yards measured with tickets or ask for them. 6 axle trucks can take 15-18 yards

It’s a great way to measure if the investment is worth it!

By temporarily halting distributions, we can preserve capital, manage our resources more effectively, and invest in key areas that will drive future growth and profitability.In the interim, we are taking strategic steps to strengthen our financial health, including cost-reduction measures, revenue-generating initiatives, and debt restructuring options.

Although Frankly I personally would never lend money in NY unless its was extremely low LTV to the very best borrowers.. unravelling NY mortgages time is measured in years not months best to lend in Deed of Trust states were unravelling a bad loan is one year or less and a few grand.

And yes, that's a rather accurate measure.