Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

I'm not completely foreign to the construction process as I grew up around a family that was involved in home building, but due to living in another state I can't really lean on them for the direct, hands-on guidance. 

There is a lot of training involved, it takes months (up to 2 years), and they usually like to start them off as puppies.

It’s a great way to grow faster.HELOC or Equity Tapping: If you have equity in another property, using a HELOC or cash-out refinance could help cover the down payment without affecting your DTI as much.Seller Financing or Creative Deals: Look for sellers willing to finance directly, which bypasses traditional mortgage qualification hurdles.Scaling quickly often involves combining strategies—play around with what works best for your goals.

@Claude Diehl Selling a Solo 401(k)-owned property with owner financing is legal but involves compliance considerations.

I’d love to connect with investors who are experienced in flipping, renting, or managing properties—especially those in or close to the New Jersey area.If you’re involved in property management, real estate investing, or anything related, I would appreciate any advice or mentorship you can offer.

Yes you can get in without "military" involvement. 

Undoubtedly, the biggest regret is getting involved in the short-term rental market.

Personally I think Josh himself is innocent but the company definitely is involved in shady and deceptive business practices.