As for strategies, do you have any other skill set that you can bring to an experienced operator?

.• Entrepreneurial thinking and problem-solving skills.• The confidence to believe they can achieve financial independence.It’s amazing how small moments like these can inspire the next generation to think bigger and dream bolder.How are you involving your family in your real estate journey?

@Henry Clark Your writing skills is excellent.I learned & enjoyed at the same time.

If they have trouble with making rental payments, they need to start improving their skills and look for a higher paying job or double down and get two jobs.

If the owner redeems the 2nd month after you bought the OTC, you only get the 3% (1.5% x 2 months).Exercise those due diligence skills!

Then focus on improving your interviewing skills to help you build a solid team on the ground wherever you do choose to invest.

Then, obtain quotes from at least three actual contractors. ( insurance and all that depending on the work)You'll likely encounter three types of contractors:The Super Expensive Guy: Highly skilled but often in high demand, resulting in premium pricing.The Average Guy: Offers good quality work at a reasonable price.

The skill comes in sourcing deals that arent only on the MLS.

well that depends on you and your knowledge and your skill/luck etc and no one else. with stocks and with RE, sometimes you get the turn-around projects too, which can suck up your money and be losers or end up as huge winners, when the community recognizes the value add or the company turns it around.

Are my sales skills top notch, no.