This is because I only buy nice properties which helps minimize my future repairs.

Honestly, purchasing courses might not be necessary since most of the information you're seeking—like drafting a strategy, understanding CRE, and building a team—is readily available online for free or at minimal cost.

What are the best strategies you’ve used to minimize this risk and keep projects on track? 

Also have 2 CA properties seeking to minimize taxation.

One hill I will die on is optimizing for minimal assembly.

It's because typically people say they want financial freedom but are looking for an easy button where they do minimal work and all this success happens in their life.

If you want to minimize your risks talk to your Banker, Realtor, other investors.

We have purchased notes for as little as $960.00 and as much as $50K, but for the average they have been around $15-20K each... all of those having made an average return of 150% in an average return time of 3-6 months...I'll take that over a kick in the pants and shot in the dark any day.M

Mold needs warmth & humidity, and preferably darkness.

This is a shot in the dark, but would love to see your pitch if still willing to share.