.• Why patience and hard work are critical to success.• How to think creatively about building wealth.Once at the property, the kids explored, asked questions, and saw firsthand how opportunities are created through smart investing.Involving children in real estate teaches them:• Financial literacy in a hands-on way.• Entrepreneurial thinking and problem-solving skills.• The confidence to believe they can achieve financial independence.It’s amazing how small moments like these can inspire the next generation to think bigger and dream bolder.How are you involving your family in your real estate journey?

If your role is critical to the project's success, aim closer to 50-50.

@Carini Rochester there’s a huge critical mass building at four corners.  

Its why for all these folks who work with investors in some sort of syndication mode pre emptive REAL communications or reputation management is so critical and it appears many missed that boat and have allowed their companies rep. ( whether deserved or not ) Trashed.   

Also provide tons of good / detailed photos along with property details critical for the investor to make a decision. 

Either way, it's critical you verify who and what they are.

Flying in monthly helps, but having a local contact (realtor, manager, or trusted partner) is key for regular updates.Use tools like progress photos, video calls, or project management apps to stay connected, and schedule visits at critical stages of the project.

A good contractor is critical—get referrals and check references.

Also, in general, I wouldn't solely rely on a single source, rather: 1) collect feedback from various sources, 2) decide which components are the most critical for you personally, 3) weigh in on the pros and cons, 4) speak with all of the operators to add to the list of pros and cons, 5) and only then make an informed decision. 

I’m a relatively tough critic, but I’d say REI was the only one I felt had put the effort into giving realistic numbers and owned the entire process.