Most successful real estate investors could have excelled in a number of other fields.

I do understand that not partnering pushes back your timeline substantially...I'm in the slow and steady wins the race and stay small, own it all camp, though. 

@Guillermo PerezPositives:- Equity Built: You now have $70K in equity, which is a solid result for your first deal.Cash Flow Potential: If the property rents well and covers your debt service while providing some cash flow, that’s a win.- Experience: You’ve successfully navigated a purchase, rehab, and refinance, which are the core components of BRRRR.Considerations: - Budget Overrun: Being $27K over budget highlights the importance of tighter cost estimates and contingencies.

If you're able to house hack where it makes logical sense, you have a great chance of financially winning long term. 

I have a calculator (semi-ugly but effective excel sheet) I use to look at the numbers on all 1031 exchanges I’m considering.Let me know if you want help with the calculations

I love how you emphasized the importance of educating investors about the market cycle and long-term strategies—it’s all about creating a win-win partnership. 

Don't get me wrong the market goes up more over time then down but if you happened to take out the loan when the market was at a high point this would actually be a win for you.  

You will probably win when she doesn't show up, and while you will have a hard time getting the proceeds of the judgement, you can mess up a credit score pretty well with an unclaimed judgement.

Details matter: keep a log (something like an excel spreadsheet) that documents the date, duration, and events that occurred/work you did. 2.

The only people that win with turnkey investments are the turnkey companies.