My rule of thumb when walking with contractors is if they talk more about themselves and past projects compared to what they will do on this project thats a hard no. 

If you want to see an example of one of our projects, here is the airbnb link:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4...Hope I can help!

This is our "8 x 8 project" - there, I've said it out loud to remain accountable! 

I think the before vs after pictures really speak primarily to your experience and ability to execute a project so it can help lenders gain comfort with future projects and allow you demonstrate what level of detail you except out of your contractors.

Success:  Signing a deal with First WatchFailure: Bought a retail condo, not realizing the low ceilings were such a deal breaker for a lot of tenants.Pain: A lot of turnover this year, especially in light industrialAha moment:  Mortgage note investing needs to be a larger part of my portfolio2025 Goals: Less Investing and more pickleball!

You only get a sense of this by meeting face-to-face once or twice.A bad borrower can kill a great project.

I am also a project manager and a architectural designer for a real estate developer in NYC. 

For a truly passive experience you'd probably need to be an investor in private equity deals or be a silent partner on a project.

Small demolition projects make massive impacts.

Lots of folks are pulling out cash based on the appraised value for their next projects and holding for a few years to benefit from appreciation.