It is hard but as a realtor I pay attention to prices throughout the year so that I have an idea of whether or not it is a "real" discount.

I, personally, would be stressed about all that cash out of pocket though and would sell for piece of mind.San Diego, CA 2021 Real Estate Market Appreciation & Housing Market Trends - NeighborhoodScout

Safeguard reached out to me when I was in my mid 60s, and offered lending notes secured by real estate. 

Hello,I am a real estate investor located to Southeast MA, I own and manage a small portfolio of 23 units and am looking to expand and scale out of state as the returns and market have been quite difficult in my area: due to CAP Rates, specific building class I am looking to invest in, and rising interest rates/minimal inventory, as well as it would be nicer to be diversified and in a more landlord friendly state.  

That is part of the problem with a lot of companies (I am not knocking insula as dont have all the info/facts just stating how the business works), they engage brokers to get them loans and the brokers collect a small fee. unfortunately many of the brokers may be similar to real estate wholesalers - have little to no experience. 

In my case, I have residential rentals in one LLC, commercial properties in another, self-storage in a third, and my real estate company operates in a fourth.

The LP got it from a friend who is in some kind of real estate mentoring program.

Here are some tips to help you start on the right path:Education Is KeyInvest in yourself first by reading or listening to books and podcasts about real estate investing.

VA Loan Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Quote from @Akshay Bhaskaran: Me and my wife are Residential Real Estate Investors for the past couple years.