Ideally, you sit back on all assets levered at 20-40% and real estate possibly up to 60%, ideally not north of 40%.

You missed an important item: Depending on how a person does #1 or #2, it could get them: A fast-pass to the "Principles Office" for "bullying" and now there sitting in "detention".... 

There are countless short-term rentals sitting empty there. 

If your local market is very active and homes are selling fast, you may be able to get by with doing less.Your Home’s Condition: If your home is vacant or has a unique layout, using a professional stager who can bring in the right furniture and accessories may help buyers truly visualize its full potential.Your Budget: Talk to your agent to get an idea of staging costs in your area, as it can be the difference between your house selling and sitting.

Many condos are falling apart but they sit on millions in urban acreage. 

Hey @Chris GarnesI just came across your post, and it immediately reminded me of a project I handled with a colleague in San Diego, Dennis Bragg - https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/page/3607  - You’re sitting on some serious potential with these two properties, and your plan to step back from construction while finishing them makes total sense.For Home 1, with no mortgage and a prime design upgrade underway, you’ve got flexibility that most investors would envy.

It is a mobile home that sits on its own land.

The deals are really so sparse that you can sit and wait and wait and wait for the right deal in a specific neighborhood or you can look at all potential deals across the Metroplex and beyond.  

Have you taken the time to sit down and reflect on last year and how you did compared to the goals you set for yourself in 2024?

Reality is most of us who make it long term work our butts off in a W2, save as much as possible and build it over time -- When I see people want 10 properties in one year with no money down - I question how realistic that is, of course anything can be done but is that even the right play unless your sitting on $2-$3M in cash?