For me I feel shifting to real estate is the right play which is why we made the pivot last summer, but I am open to other perspectives.

If you're going for the appreciation play, then you might be fine with less cash flow. 

Since you’re using your own funds for the renovation, that can work in your favor, but some lenders may still be able to fund 90-100% of the rehab costs if you choose to leverage financing for that as well.A few key things to keep in mind:✅ Loan-to-Value (LTV): Many lenders will go up to 70-75% of the after-repair value (ARV), so your projected resale value plays a big role.✅ Luxury Market Considerations: Some lenders may be more conservative with high-end properties, so having strong comps, a clear exit strategy, and a solid renovation plan will be important.✅ Interest Rates & Terms: Expect slightly higher rates than standard fix-and-flip loans, often in the 9-12% range with 12-18 month terms, depending on your experience and lender.

Under Alabama law, that is a VERY dangerous play and you could end by losing money.You also cannot sit back and let him build the house and say "Thanks."

The property is always a close second, and the borrower must always make money.I attended a real estate club recently where they played “Shark Tank.”

Strategic timing and market research played key roles in the negotiation process.

Everyone has the right to write about their experience but I would be more inclined to pay attention to the review of someone who has been playing video games for years than the person in your example who purchased their first Xbox with no past experience.

I know the distance between the garage and furnace also plays a role - how much difference in cost are we looking at?

I’m getting PTSD from when the Fed and former Treasury Secretary Yellen insisted for months and months that inflation was not a worry, it was “transitory..”How did that play out y’all?

It's in these scenarios where the wisdom of cutting losses comes into play.