He also used to take land that wasn’t valuable as is and get it re-zoned for residential/commercial, draw up blueprints and sell the vision.

Connecting with local experts can also provide valuable insights to refine your strategy.Good luck!

Do a little research on using CC's for your business and paying 0% interest - there are quite a few people who teach about this.

If you STR part of your house while living in it, please share what you have learned from the experience.There's a valuable thread called "House hacking at 22 - What I regret..." by Jake Andronico that’s worth reading.

Are they teaching auditing of originations ?  

He even teaches classes. 

And when the borrower defaults on a note like this, the notes actually become more valuable to me.

Don't discount that.Real estate remains a valuable investment despite current challenges due to its tangible nature, long-term appreciation, and potential for consistent rental income.

Thank you for the valuable advice!

They teach ME things on a regular basis.