I guess it’s just a waiting game from here on out.

Ask your bartender or server for their information when you go out for the game on Sunday.

What tools or strategies are you using to stay ahead of the game?

That being said real estate investing is typically a long game and with just 2 years under your belt you’ve just started.

I'm presently a facilities engineer by trade, who does some construction and maintenance for landlords on the side, hoping to get back into the private real estate game.

It can happen financial freedom but its a long game and its a business like any other you need Know how but more important to know how you need the three CsCapital  Capacity and Character  and maybe a 4th one Credit. it all have to be there to really get going.

Period.If he keeps playing games, I would a) walk away from the deal, and b) report him to the State RE Board.chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySect...

Real estate is a long term game and a lot of podcasts, reels, etc will show you examples of 25 year olds retiring from their 400 unit section 8 portfolio in Cleveland.

Suggest you get your game plan in place first then go forward once you have the goal in sight.

It's all a part of the game.