When those elements align, it gives you a buffer to handle the inevitable challenges that come with a fix and flip or hold.The entry price, especially, is such a game-changer—it can turn even a tricky project into a win if it’s favorable enough.You have to be able to put together all the moving parts, and make all the planets align! 

How trustworthy are they and are you confident in their ability to help?

Also, having the ability to write offers, e-sign them and put together offer packages with all the forms you need....isn't that a value?

We have the ability to prove and back up everything we say.

That could be market knowledge, ability to rehab a property - something that can give you an edge over other experienced RE professionals in the market and asset class you are working in. 

That was not acceptable to us as projections wouldn’t tell us how the company or portfolio of companies have been performing to date or give us any confidence in the degree of certainty with their ability to repay the note.

@Kyle Atans  for me for the younger investors or starter investors is  at least use that 100 or 200 a month positive to paydown debt at an accelerated rate it will save them a ton in the long run and if they can get them paid off in 10 to 15 years that's a good thing.. its not like saving 1200 a year is going to materially affect their ability to buy unit number two and if its that tight not sure owning rentals is that great of investment anyway.

Now that I see how things work and have the ability to do it, I want to pass down a legacy and set my kids up a few hurdles ahead like many other communities.

I'd recommend the spread on the return and your ability to replace damaged items (local vs. not local, strength of your team) be the determining factors in that decision.

I have broken down 4 key benefits to a retirement account: 1) Compounding interest in the absence of taxation (particularly with a Roth IRA) 2) Ability to self-direct into alternative assets, like real estate, private real estate partnerships/syndications, crypto, gold & silver and other alternative investments. 3) Credit protection (see state specific laws), but generally inherent protections. 4) Upon death, if setup properly, probate avoidance