Is it contractor coordination, budget vs. draw timing, or just juggling both units timelines?

It sounds like you're juggling a lot and still making moves!

It let me focus on learning the process without juggling contractors from a distance.

Like if the prize for learning to juggle chainsaws was a potato.

, and private real estate funds can absolutely be a great way to stay in the game without the heavy lift of hands-on projects.You’re right, those double-digit, quick-turnaround returns from flips can be amazing, but they also come with time, risk, and a learning curve that not everyone has the bandwidth for, especially if you’re juggling other passions and projects.

You're already doing the hard work getting both sides to the table, and it sounds like you've put in serious effort juggling between the seller and the buyer.If you can gently remind the seller about the 60 days on market and the price cut (without making her defensive), that's smart — it plants the seed that she needs to act now or risk losing even more leverage.

I used to juggle spreadsheets and multiple bank accounts, but it got overwhelming once I had more than one property.What’s been working for me lately is using Baselane.

It keeps things way more organized than juggling checks or Venmo.As for the transition, here are a few quick things that helped me early on:Introduce Yourself: If you haven't already, a simple intro letter or email goes a long way.

Quote from @Harvey Gill: I've been thinking a lot lately about the sheer amount of time and effort that goes into the front end of our business – identifying potential deals and doing that initial analysis before deciding if something is worth a deeper dive.We all juggle different platforms (MLS, Zillow, Redfin, LoopNet, maybe specialized tools?)

You don’t have to hunt for deals, juggle contractors, or worry about the leasing process.