What makes a market rough is the barrier of entry to “real deals”.In competitive markets the MLS numbers won’t work for a disciplined investor and good markets are flooded with cash buyers who overpay either cause they have deep pockets or they don’t know any better.  

@Bryan Galaz the purpose of a HELOC is to use that money to invest, but you must be disciplined with putting the money back and not spending it on a vacation or expensive car. 

What have you done to strengthen your mindset, and how can I stay disciplined to get better at investing?

Planning ahead and staying financially disciplined now will set you up for successful growth in the years to come.

Stay patient, stay disciplined, and enjoy the journey of building wealth through real estate!

I'm here to share my experience and help guide you through your journey.The Tampa Bay area is ripe with opportunities, and with your background in business and the discipline from your Marine service, you're already ahead of the game.

Make it a discipline if you haven't already.

Discipline!

It isn’t easy but it teaches discipline and gives you another chance.Don’t give up, just understand how the system works.

If you aren't disciplined with what you already have, you won't be disciplined with anything new.