The short-term reward of higher cashflow can be negated when the crap hits the fan like you shared, and years of profit are lost.

@Dylan Cook There are numerous lending products available to investors.

One can believe in a safety net and basic social equity and protections without rewarding bums and criminals.

I have owned numerous businesses spanning 37 years, including marketing and management consulting, lawn care, landscaping nursery, horizontal directional drilling, heavy construction, and reclaimed wood.

Not all agents will have your best interests in mind so protect yourself.That leap you take to start a change in your life will typically always have some bumps and struggles, working through them is usually where the most rewarding growth happens.Keep us updated how you are moving forward.

Several books like "Am I being too subtle" will help to understand risk-reward.

I'd like to know how you guys would reward good GCs.

I've learned from previous experiences of letting go, having systems in place to manage efficiencies, creating a liability barrier, and rewarding the teams that do it properly. 

It's a thrilling and rewarding world, but it can also be overwhelming for newcomers.

As a fellow wholesaler, I can share that it's a rewarding path with its unique set of challenges and opportunities.