Recently, I've channeled that expertise into real estate investing, focusing on how smart design can significantly boost ROI.     

@Brittney Yang first red flag is it doesn’t sound like he’s that interested in long term holds but the primary reason for partnership is expertise in renovation and secondary reason is balance sheet and income to help get financing.Regarding reason one, I would offer to compensate him for his time in assisting you and have a very clear scope of what that responsibility is.  

Good morning,I extend my gratitude to everyone for sharing their invaluable insights and expertise.

I’d love to hear more about your goals and where you see yourself starting in the investment space.Looking forward to connecting and sharing insights as you grow your expertise—don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever want to chat or bounce ideas around!

Strategy Selection – With your interest in STRs, multifamily, and fix & flips, consider focusing on one strategy first to build expertise before branching out.

Your response really helped me understand the key aspects of short sales, especially regarding title issues, lender valuation, and inspections.I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your expertise!

The best investors use both—leveraging technology to streamline the process while relying on their expertise to identify the nuances that software might miss.

Partner with Other InvestorsPool resources: Partnering with other investors allows you to combine your capital and expertise to invest in larger or more complex deals that you might not be able to do on your own.    

I believe there could be opportunities for us to collaborate, given your expertise and my drive to grow in this space.Looking forward to your thoughts!

I agree with your advice on specializing in a particular asset class, and I’m committed to refining my expertise in this area before expanding further.