I still think I’ll walk away with some money in my pocket and some lessons learned about walk through and rushing to purchase. 

I'm sure there are many more experiences where the contractor hasn't fulfilled their scope of work and gotten away with rushing the project to meet the deadline, And, I don't want to be as naive to say that I'm that 1% who can have complete quality/operational control, but I'm confident I can establish a system and hire independent inspectors to review the contractor's work. 

Full speed ahead!

Lesson learned, check your numbers more thoroughly ahead of time and actually do your research.

This year, let's prioritize learning and adaptability, recognizing that continuous growth is key to staying ahead in an ever-evolving world.Networking and collaboration will be crucial as we navigate the changing landscapes of industries.

Inexperienced investors rush to buy these properties, only to find themselves with a heap of trouble.

The key takeaway was timing...selling each property in a way that allowed him to hit the 45-day identification period without rushing into a subpar deal.In your case, with SFHs in Jacksonville and Ocala plus that duplex in Port Charlotte, I’d look at where each market stands right now and figure out if there’s a single buyer who’ll pay close to fair value for the whole set or if you might do better by splitting them up.

I perhaps naively went ahead with the registration and inspection after completing purchase of the home, and wound up with a hefty repairs bill of around 3k.

Nice job closing that first, but don't rush.

I highly regret not being further ahead of where I am currently financially to where I could provide more comfort to those I care about during their vulnerable times in their life.You see, wealth is not just about you.