If the property fails to meet our criteria, we're out of that money and must move on to the next project.

Also, in a mainstream asset class like value-added multifamily, I see no reason to take a risk on a sponsor that doesn't have full real estate cycle experience or that lost anything more than a small amount of money (and prefer no money lost).

I would NOT remove any money from index funds as I expect those to be a great earner into the future and very steady hedge against other avenues.

If you can't get a bank to lend you money on a property, that might be a sign. 

Hi I would like to know if I can travel internationally while doing private money brokering, as taught by Lee Arnold. 

No worrying about renovations or repairs, so you can start making money quickly.

I haven’t personally homesteaded yet due to how disgusting the place was and all the work/money that’s needed to be put into it to get it livable. 

Go to the permit department and ask before you start putting money into it.

This was a no money down deal was a tri-plex, duplex, SFR and studio all on a few city lots.

There are plenty of short term rehab loans available that will help with the initial purchase, give you rehab money, and don't have any type of prepayment penalties.