Be patient.

Be patient when building- nothing is ever on time Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Be patient, stick to a schedule and don't be discouraged. 

On draw #3, the tediousness of this process, which caused delays, and then an extension form was requested where we would need to explain the delays, was really getting to the both us, and my GC vented to me his frustration about the delays in payment.He's been really patient and understanding, his team works fast and they do good work.

Having a clear plan will help you stay focused and motivated as you work towards building your real estate portfolio.Be Patient and Persistent: Real estate investing is a long-term game, and success doesn't happen overnight.

Be patient in you’ll meet your budget.

They are a little harder to come by than I thought but I’m patiently awaiting the right deal.  

God bless you all Extremely smart to be patient!

I stayed patient because I knew her non-paying run would eventually end.And what did she do, left the property in such a trashed state that that a junk removal service told me it's going to take at least 2 full trucks to clean the place out - and it's going to need a top to bottom remodel.

I have recouped my initial investment on each and will refinance soon.I recently just purchased a SFR using a conventional loan and I’m bringing home $665 per month after all expenses paid Everyone has their own preferences and each market will dictate said preferences.That said going forward , in my market, I will be looking for at least $650/month on every deal or I will pass it up and continue to look.Be patient and when the time is right you will know Good Luck