Also, exploring alternative lenders could reveal better financing options that align with your goals, so it’s a smart step to consider before committing further with the current lender.

This implies that rather than buy the cash flow, you are likely to do better putting that money in S&P or you can d far better using it to make a smart RE investment.- current f/f is around 6%.  

Partnerships and smart financing made this deal a win!

Ko Olina is a beautiful spot - and having a vacation home there for your family while focusing on capital appreciation is a smart move. 

That 36% rent increase while keeping happy tenants shows how smart and intentional you are about building relationships, not just cash flow. 

All in all it depends on the mindset of the investor and dozens of other things smart people consider.

But it’s clear you’re a smart investor who knows the long-term benefits real estate can bring.I keep reminding myself why I stick with real estate: you can make money every month in four different ways:Cash Flow – Passive income to live on.Appreciation – Long-term property value growth.Depreciation – Tax benefits that reduce your taxable income.Tenants Paying Down the Mortgage – Even if you’re paid off now, this is one of the biggest wealth-building tools for leveraged properties.It sounds like your main struggle is the stress of active management—and trust me, you’re not alone.

Also, many may disagree with me here but in my book, a smart and savvy attorney can make the case they are alleging.

The omission is intentional resulting from Fossum’s lead role in a $20-million dollar promissory loan note fraud case filed by the SEC ( Link ), which resulted in a settlement barring Fossum from engaging in similar activities, such as his role with Norada Capital Management ( Link ).The case, filed by the SEC in December 2017 and running for five years, alleges that from March 2011 to June 2016, Fossum raised over $20 million from more than 100 investors through unregistered securities offerings of three investment funds he owned and controlled: Accelerated Asset Group, Smart Money Secured Income Fund, and Turnkey Investment Fund.

Partnering with an experienced motel operator is a smart idea—it can help bridge the operational knowledge gap and mitigate risks.When evaluating motels, focus on metrics like occupancy rates, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR).