Ugh, I will revisit it later today and repost after correcting.How would you suggest including principal paydown into the analysis?

The Emyth revisited.

@Tyler WolgamuthFind a few investors in your area, and reach outDo whatever you can to add value to their real estate investing goalsDon't give anyone your money, leverage a different asset (like time)Be persistentSay yes to every opportunity, and build your tool belt (acquire things that help make you more valuable, real estate license, contractor license or something like this)Treat your experiences like a school.. because it is, document what you see/ learn, take notes, journal, revisit what you document, think about the process, analyze houses.. try to organize in a g-sheet or excel the investors criteria they use, identify how they invest, what metrics they track if any, what is their average purchase price, average profit, average rehab budget, average difference between estimated rehab budget and actual rehab budget, average difference between estimated ARV and actual ARVContinue tracking this information, combining books and podcast with this.Sleep wellEat wellExercise consistently, especially exercise before or after reading or learning, and listen to a podcast while doing cardio so you retain the infoStart refining your tool belt, and sharpening only a couple tools that contribute toward your goalStart saying No to distractions or things that take away from your goalWork consistently over a long periodWork your a$$ off...Good luck, keep working hard!

I was just revisiting the frustration of a 2 hour meeting 2 years ago.   

I'm going to attempt to revisit this partnership and suggest a lender arrangement as advised.

I'd choose the revisiting the bank a second time over paying tax on money you can continue to defer.

Maybe it's time to revisit that program.

Ask other investors who they use for the best General Contractor....ect.Step 7 - Once you get a few deals under your belt... re-visit the numbers and see if you can refine the process to save money in areas and improve the efficiency of your operations.This should get you going in the right direction.Books I would suggest reading:Rich Dad Poor Dad - Basic concepts of investing, business and real estate. 

But if you want to revisit your investment capital and realize any decent return then belly up and hire someone who you enter into a time sensitive and binding "WRITTEN CONTRACT" with.

Morning All, just looking to revisit an earlier post.