This is way more conservative than a lot of people I talk to and has definitely meant that I lost out on opportunities, but it gives me bigger peace of mind and in shifting markets I feel better prepared to adapt if need be. 

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Your journey into short-term rentals sounds like an exciting shift—I can feel your energy for taking on a new challenge. 

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

If you have any mobile home investing related questions, feel free to DM.

Cassidy Burns and BPG Residential Just curious. did you include your cost of sales, realtor fees, escrow, capital gains in your profit projection? 

A tidy profit, plus confidence to tackle the next project solo.On the topic of self-directed IRAs: While they’re fantastic for gaining experience and diversifying into real estate over time, they can feel restrictive if your main goal is scaling quickly.Here’s what I’d focus on:Using Equity Wisely: A HELOC or cash-out refinance could unlock funds to pursue a flip or duplex without touching your 401(k).Partnering Smartly: Your realtor friend sounds like a great resource.

For example:Second, under their "About us" link, click on "Management" and you'll see a "Meet the Team" page where there's the following photo/info for this James LaPushner fellow you mentioned (which says he was born in New Zealand):However, if you do a reverse Google image search on this photo, you'll find that it's posted on several other sites, including this one: https://planetaseminarov.ru/people/konstantin-baksht.htmlHere's a photo of him from this page:This page is written in Russian, but if you translate it, it says his name is Konstantin Baksht, he lives in Moscow Russia, and he is the owner and CEO of the international consulting company Baksht Consulting Group. 

Feel free to share more about the property—I’d love to see if it’s something I or someone in my network might be interested in! 

Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting out like me, I’d love to connect, share insights, and explore opportunities to collaborate.Please feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat or connect further.