How many agents do you see now that follow those 2 rules?

Because in reality, as soon as they exercise the option, I can redeploy that capital into another under valued asset and build wealth quicker.  

I have been a Building Contractor for over 30yrs.

Start building relationships with retirees who want a better return on their money.

Explore off-market deals where competition might be less intense.Don’t get discouraged—success in these markets often comes from building strong connections and thinking creatively about deal sourcing!

Quote from @Jaron Walling: @Kane Spangler There's a since of pressure to build or buy RE in your post.

It was character building for sure but I knew it was unsustainable.

I here in the Netherlands Rotterdam working on renovating a 3 unit building

I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.

This does not align with buying most buildings in cash.Once you progress in your investing efforts you may come across more UHNW individuals, family offices and institutions who would take the lower return for limiting risk (all cash deal).