However when a great property that fits what we like (ugly and a great price where we can use our skills to make it beautiful) comes around that we can take advantage of our position and get it, we want to be knowledgeable about that property type and be able to jump on it. 

There's bulk packs in our owner's closet that the cleaners can use to refresh supplies with or we just do a walmart.com order to resupply.We have gotten a number of positive comments in reviews on the pantry staples.  

Terminating your contracts could jeopardize your position.

I know this is hindsight but when ever you lend money you should get a Lenders title policy and give escrow instructions to the title company that your loan is to be in first position.

I actually read Cameron Herold's "Vivid Vision" and wrote our business vision out on a mountain in Arizona...you can still see that vision on our website today!

I can see the cost to entry being a positive one but I am looking to weighing all the options and scenarios.

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Just not a position I am willing to put myself in.

It sounds like you’re in a great position to start your real estate journey, especially with your brother as a built-in renter.

Keep learning and assessing your financial position as you grow.Good luck!