But then, something incredible happened—his business started thriving.With fewer daily distractions, Michael had time to find new investment deals, build relationships with private lenders, and even take a vacation.His portfolio doubled in size within two years.And for the first time in a decade, he wasn’t stressed.The Lesson: Let Go to GrowMichael realized the secret of successful investors: You don’t build wealth by working harder—you build wealth by working smarter.By letting go, he gained more than just free time—he gained a scalable, sustainable business that could grow without burning him out.Are You Like Michael?

I normally advise that people start a business as a sole propeitor in their first year.If it is successful and something you want to continue, then have a conversation regarding entities.

Quote from @Donyea Jenkins: The off-market strategy is like a business strategy as a whole.

Typically to grow a real estate business and raise money you are better off partnering with someone.

It’s relatively close to Houston and has strong demand due to Texas A&M, events, and business travel, making it a flexible market for STR and mid-term rentals.If you’re open to exploring other high-performing areas, I’d be happy to share insights and data with you.

If you are a highly compensated professional or business owner, it might not make a lot of sense spending time managing a property.  

Quote from @Travis Timmons: There is the business side - evaluating return on equity, but it's also okay to get a little emotional.

Although I don’t have experience in house flipping yet, I’ve successfully run a construction business back home.Due to the war, my family and I had to search for a new place to live.

If you have enough money but your business is the main driver of income in most cases you can make more money putting time into the business.You could also get creative here.

My business still needs to sustain itself.