It all comes with risks - You just need to get a feel for how large of a risk appetite that you have and pair that with a deal that fits accordingly.

Pair them with more experienced lenders to absorb and deflect.Experienced lenders - over-involved micromanagers and draconian terms.Both and everything in between - know your numbers, know your business, don't over promise, keep your word, make them whole even if it costs you pounds of flesh. 

You can’t really expand in any measurable way by pairing your service with companion services.

Unfortunately, when I was paired with 3 other BP members, the closest of the 3 lives over 4 hours away.

Where can you find investors looking to start a joint venture

It's the same fuzzy math my wife uses to justify a new pair of shoes. 

I’m saying you are going to fall, learn to tie your shoes tighter or get a new pair.

I looked at mobile home park I got outbid on by 400k on 80 acres and our plan was pair more lots with storage and also nonconforming billboards.

I'm big into basketball so I like to make basketball analogies for real estate related things ha.Don't be the guy that walks into the gym decked out with a headband, shooting sleeve on both arms, doubled up highlighter Nike socks, A tank top that says "Ball is life", compression leggings, and a $400 pair of Air Yeezy's- shooting air balls all day.Be the dude in the T shirt and shorts schooling everyone!

I have a pair of rentals in the area but have stayed south of Seattle.