Pending capital partner. 

Like a partner would?

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

My investment partners and I have made considerable investments in Mount Airy over  the past few years, worked with a number of brokers on acquisitions and can honestly say not a single one has been able to effectively articulate our neighborhood investment thesis which tells you how challenging the neighborhood is.