What type of RE role were you doing at that time, if you don't mind me asking? 

Understand the local permitting requirements, keep eyes on your property to avoid squatters, and make sure you have a great vacant insurance policy while you're renovating.

My overall goal is have passive income while I am able to travel the world at ease. 

Keep in mind a "deposit" is refundable, while a "fee" is not.

And don’t underestimate the power of direct outreach; some sellers may be more flexible if you present a clear, structured plan for partnership or financing.

I've brokered with them quite a few times and while they are not my top lender, they are in the top 5. 

As we all know, the standard way BP says to calculate cash flow actually leads investors away form long-term opportunity and leaves a lot of investors on the sidelines because they don't understand IRR and the multi layered dynamics of investing long-term.  

I don't really know, however I do know the expert whos book I'm reading does CRE day in and day out and showed me their properties, while I've never seen anything from Peter and I don't even know what his CRE business actually is.A final word to Peter and the Commercial Properties Advisors TeamWhether you agree with this or not, what you are doing is a scam/con and unethical.

Many don't.

Quote from @David Maldonado: ADU Appraisal: Hey everyone it has been a while.