You want much better returns in real estate you get more creative!  

Lending was another challenge, lending restrictions were starting to tighten up, and we had to get a bit creative with our lenders to get the financing we needed to close.

Meanwhile your website lists 11 staff members with the following titles: CRM/Email manager (1); SEO Manager (1); Content Creator (3); Director of Advertising (1);  Digital Advertising Specialist (1); Event Logistic Specialist (1); Chief Creative Officer (1); Social Media Manager (1); Senior Social Media Engagement (1)How is this overhead optimizing your real estate portfolio so you can return to making distributions?

Prices haven't fallen, and rents haven't moved up enough.Investors either need to work harder, be more creative, accept negative cash flow, or sit on the sidelines. 

Good for you for being creative.

Vet potential partners carefully and aim for relationships that can grow with your portfolio.In this higher interest rate environment, focus on cash flow and creative financing options like the HomeStyle rehab loan or seller financing.

From analyzing deals to exploring creative financing, I’m realizing that success in this business is about persistence, relationships, and constantly improving. 

Has anyone done anything creative in the past with a detached garage besides turning to ADU?

I'm always impressed with people's creative ideas!!!  

That's right, only those willing to compromise.This is also why many so-called "creative financing" deals often involve low-quality properties.