Hi Jordan, another option to sell your commercial property is to look into some CRE data and analytics tools.

The reasons why I like the idea of wholesaling is the analytical side of it, analyzing properties, market value, comps,  rehab costs, ROI, etc.

Here's what I would do:* Find Cash Partners* Find Credit Partners* Put together a Power Team* Write Down and organize your financial goals based on your financial needs (cash flow, personal debt)* Learn how to analyze markets to find the micro-markets that match your financial goals* Learn how money works (you will not learn this from most REI, or Harvard Business School)* Become highly proficient in both Geometry and Algebra (Analytical)* Understand the 2 Golden Rules of REI.* Understand the difference between:     * Good and Bad Debt     * Cost and Expense     * Cash Flow and Profit     * Good and Bad Equity ...at least that's where I would start...if I had to do it all over again.Which falls under the category of, "If I only knew then what I know now..."

Going to school to get a data analytics degree and learn some python and sql to learn how to do it myself.  

The best way IMO to combine ALL sources of profit into a single analytical framework is to project out the financials and planned exit and calculate the IRR ... this is still far from fool proof, but at least it allows you to look at BOTH cash flow AND appreciation, and other factors in combination, and not in isolation and fixed forever in time as with CoC, CAP rates, etc.Also, both cash flow and appreciation are not steady, and not linear ... they both go up and down over the short term in unpredictable ways.

The UK is the market i've been involved in for almost 15 years now, so if you have any specific questions or if you would like another set of analytical eyes to look over an opportunity in the UK that you are considering please feel free to send me a message.Simon I'm happy to help you in the same regard.All the best,Charles

With the appropriate focus on finding the right markets and with adequate reserves for rainy days, I feel like they are so much more reliable in the long term.This train of thought has culminated in a few spreadsheets and a conclusion I'm finding difficult to avoid: If I were to liquidate the old 401k and go for building as many properties as I can early (don't worry - I'm very analytical and will not reach for deals that don't meet my cash flow and market parameters), it could mean the difference between my initial net cash flow funding a new property each year right off the bat, versus needing 1.5 - 2 years to build for the next property. 

As a very analytical scientist analyzing deals is my favorite part.

An economist at Moody's Analytics noted that in 2013, investors were worried about the state of the economy.

However, if you want to be active, then assess yourself, are you more analytical then finding deals and underwriting them may be your "value add".