I lost money on that deal, but learned a ton. 

  :)  Many Indians send money back home to repay people that bankrolled their studies in Canada. 

Sometimes, just offering to handle some basic admin work or help with marketing can get your foot in the door.If you’re not sure where to begin, you could take a quick online course to brush up on the tools or skills you think might be useful.

Notes are all about velocity of money - faster the money comes in the more valuable the note.

Take time to learn through military-focused resources like Military House Hacking or Active Duty Passive Income, and connect with other military investors online or on base.

They will save you time and money. 

DSCR loans are not that low and regular hard money loans will be in the double digits.

I haven't seen much said about them but I'm satisfied with what I've experienced.. they've made me money and I collect rent every month.   

So I get 4-6X rent for not much more money.

At minimum, stage the living room and primary bedroom to give it some warmth.That said, have you thought about cutting bait and putting your money into a market where the numbers actually work?