Why ask: Learning how your mentor handled failures or setbacks will help you gain perspective on the full spectrum of risks and challenges in the field.

With rapid appreciation and cash-out refinancing, you will only need a small portion of that amount.Low risk of natural disasters.

This lets your HSA grow, and since qualified withdrawals are tax-free, putting more aggressive investments in an HSA can pay off in the long run (similar to the “put your risk in Roth” idea).4.Rollovers & Debit CardsMost brokerage HSAs come with a debit card, so spending isn’t too hard if you ever need to.

It seems like lease-purchase and seller-carry are better strategies but perhaps it's only because I don't yet understand the nuances of your escrow strategy.

It's not super amazing returns, but at the same time - it seems like a fairly low risk investment with Ann Arbor's large student body and continued demand for off campus living. 

Maybe selling is the best option stop the bleeding and do something that is more risk adverse. 

Bigger deals can be a good angle to attack AND that being said there is a greater deal of risk involved. 

In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.

Treat all applicants the same to stay compliant and avoid legal risk.✔ Trust Your Screening Process – If they refuse all verification methods, consider it a dealbreaker.

The higher the risk (which usually means higher costs) the higher the reward should be.