I’d rather they just pause distributions and pick back up once the “economic conditions” are sorted out.

But after an exchange - sign the purchase documents with one pen and pick up another pen to sign the refi docs :)Another strategy you could consider is reinvesting into multiple properties, where you purchase the first property cash (ensures some security and concentrates the equity) and the second property with a mortgage.

Pick up the book Building Wealth One House at a Time by John Schaub.

If you had to pick one relationship-building tactic that you believe would really set the tone for your brand’s culture, what would it be? 

Not sure what market you are in but I recommend looking for real estate investment group locally so you can network with other flippers and pick their brain.

If you didn't pick a tool that quite obviously works because of a factor completely unrelated to the effectiveness of the product, my course can't help you, ..

This is a great space to connect with others working on similar projects and to pick up useful tips for each stage of construction.

Can I pick your brain about the different neighborhoods of Poughkeepsie? 

If you simply go to your meetups and let folks know your a private lender you can sift through the deals and cherry pick them.

Does everyone else find it odd that @Dutch Mendenhall has been an active participant on this site for years and he goes silent while @Brent Mendenhall picks up the pieces?