A prudent investor doesn't seek quick riches through shortcuts.

When doing them, it is best to be in and out as quickly as possible and preferrable during the storm "off-season".

Not good I think its a good tool for fix and flip and short term holds but not for long term holds if you have not ability to refi or enough equity to sell quickly even if you do and the sellers loan gets called they are still going to get their credit trashed. . 

But I want to understand:How quickly do rental units typically get leased?

I know many of us didn't get into this game until later in life so my hat's off to you.

Trying to find a way to expand our real estate portfolio while also improving our own home.My wife and I lived with family for 2 years, which allowed us to save quickly.

And given syndications are a marketing game more than a real estate game, it begins to give you real marketing content to share with the world to help drive new leads for future deals.

Also, when not occupied, the PITI on a high-end home can quickly erode prior cash flows.

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: I invested in a winery/wedding venue at the end of 2023 because I needed a quick tax strategy and couldn't find a property fast enough.  

Our efficient project management and marketing highlighted the home’s transformation, attracting buyers quickly.