You have zero control over the stock market, whereas when you do private lending, you have significantly higher control and contractually guaranteed return on your money.

Plenty of 50-60% leverage loan options for developable land, and may still be more marketable to the LP if you went that route even if it meant incurring some additional finance charges.

Marketing = momentum.

So simple.Email & Marketing: How are you handling outreach, automation, and social media?

Kay Properties are very good at marketing and put out great materials. 

My market is houston text.

If market appreciates you can get a HELOC on it or cash out refi in a few years to scale faster.

@Audrey Sommer I prefer investing in my local market (Snohomish County).

Help, I have a friend who wants to play the stock market and I don't know how to talk him out of it!

Finding deals outside of California can definitely open up new opportunities, especially given the cost of living and market dynamics in the state.When looking for properties in other states, consider focusing on areas with strong rental demand, economic growth, and population increase.