Be very polite, plead ignorance and stress your desire to make everything legal.

With a DST not much upfront work to select and can relieve some stress with a 1031.

Balancing job and investing stress requires prioritizing properties and strategies that align with risk tolerance and time commitment.

If you are so stressed out that you are losing weight, than being a landlord is not for you.

., the finished basement, unique decor).DIY the Basement Only if It Significantly Adds Value: Ensure the basement project will provide enough of a boost in rent or property value to justify the cost.Sell Only If Risks Outweigh Benefits: Consider selling if the stress and financial risks feel too great, but try to ride out any short-term uncertainties if possible.Appreciation Play: Relying on future appreciation while breaking even might be the safest middle ground.

I can't stress enough .

This means investors can avoid the stress of timing deals with the seasons, making it easier to plan flips, rentals, and sales without worrying about slowdowns.

Most self managers are intimidated by the process and put up with stressful issues like this for years and never take the simple, obvious steps.

You’re in a learning phase, so don’t stress too much. 

This is what I kept stressing about real demand vs qualified demand.