Stay for the forums, avoid the Bigger Pockets upsells and you will be golden.

In my experience, allowing these professionals to guide you can be highly beneficial, as they are likely to recommend properties they would be comfortable managing.

My ultimate goal is to acquire enough real estate to achieve financial freedom, allowing me to travel, provide a comfortable life for my family, and teach my children about discipline, financial literacy, and the wealth-building potential of real estate.I’m here to learn, share, and connect with others who share this passion.

Get comfortable with a certain degree of uncertainty but still take action. 

There is no such absolute rule or mandate for REI - it is up to you on your comfort level with your cash flow versus total investment versus appreciation potential.If I followed that rule, I would have missed out on a LOT of great opportunities over the years.We bought a house in Jones Valley in 2017 with negative cash flow - why? 

They can't keep claiming they don't have time to find a place to stay as they've had time. 

But I generally don't find that clients need to spend that much money on the process when some simple coaching can make them comfortable in their search.

If he doesn't need the cash now, you could also negotiate a split you're comfortable with to get him the return you and he feel he should have at the point you refi when the balloon payment comes due. 

Get out of your comfort zone.

Are you looking to stay in the city?