Build sleeping pods that are mostly soundproof (double walled construction) and ventilated. 

I also feel confident with his staff, which is readily available and courteous.

Deep down, he worries he’s not successful, confident, or attractive enough to "deserve" a beautiful partner.

Even if I am to not be taking home the lion's share of initial deals, I'd like to still be building some capital for future dealings.

Take good notes, ask good questions and then, and only then, after you have completed a transaction and feel confident, should you ever try and venture off on your own.Think of it like this...... you can drive without car insurance. 

Why it works: Social proof reduces hesitation and builds confidence in your services.These simple strategy can help ease your lead generation and nurture process, making it easier to focus on what you do best—closing deals!

Instead of spending years learning by trial and error, working with a coach or mentor can allow you to accelerate your learning curve, gain confidence, and achieve your goals faster.

The tax benefits refer to the tax deductions from mortgage interest and property tax.The returns mainly rely on appreciation, and the cash flow only improves in the last few years, also depending on securing the 5% refinance rate.I've learned a lot from this forum, but as I start to operate on my own, I'm still not completely confident.

With regard to renovations, I always suggest taking incremental steps to bigger renovations or partnering with someone who has already done a renovation at that level.I've been known to just go for the big rehabs for my personal investments here in Chicago , and during that process, it's always more stressful than it needs to be...As far as navigating the competition, I've found the best thing I can do is get EXTREMELY CLEAR  on what I am looking for; then I am confident pulling the trigger quicky. 

If you're confident you can find better cash-flowing deals or scale your portfolio with leverage, it could make more sense to reinvest rather than pay off the loan.