Finally, have an abundance mentality.

I flip and have rentals in a rapidly gentrifying area and it's still messy at times so you have to be sure you are comfortable with the homeless/squatters/addicts/mentally ill that will be your neighbors for a few years until they are pushed out. 90% of them are harmless and can easily be good neighbors if you treat them kindly and with respect.

@Jay Hinrichs It's all part of the "agents have to do what I want when I want - they work for me" mentality that runs rampant.

On a side note.... if you change your mentality to look for win- win deals instead of selfishly seeking what you can steam-roll someone for, you will find yourself more successful in the long run. 

The first step is mental not monetary  .

I feel like everyone is "1% or die mentality"... can someone please run the numbers on their end through their calc and then give me a numbers review. 

At that point i had so much mental turmoil, i had quit an 18 year long job.

Meet People with Experiences Similar to Your Own: There are many organizations (both free and paid) out there that you can join such as BiggerPockets forums, local real estate meetup groups, The Entrepreneur's Organization, your local AICPA group, etc. that gives you a place to receive advice, guidance, problems and ideas.Utilize the R&D Tax Credit: Your business could receive a 10-20% refund for employee labor that’s associated with improving a product or process.Utilize Employee Retention Tax Credits: If your employees that worked for your business during the pandemic are retained through the end of 2021, your business could receive up to $9,000 each quarter that your employees were retained.Own Your Own Office: This would allow you to have multiple tax deductions, utilize depreciation, take advantage of appreciation of the property, as well as allow your company to rent out any unused space to help pay the mortgage.Take Advantage of Energy Efficient Tax Credits: There are many opportunities to take advantage of these credits such as updating the HVAC system, installing energy efficient lighting, etc.Perform a Cost Segregation Study on Your Property: This would allow your business to immediately write off the personal property within the building.Utilize Work Opportunity Tax Credits: If you hire employees from groups that typically face a barrier when it comes to employment such as people with physical or mental disabilities, veterans, etc. your small business could receive a tax credit while also helping the underserved.Use the SCORE program: This program is free and connects you with resources, and mentors and specifically focuses on helping small business owners excel.

My results changed when I made the mental shift and altered my approach.When we make the shift and start thinking about it as hiring VAs, we start to see them as people who need training, and who have their own goals, aspirations, and priorities.

My biggest mistake in real estate is I got involved because I didn’t have any money, I felt poor and my lack mentality prevented the abundance from flowing to me.