Stay consistent, set clear goals, and remember real estate is a long-term game that rewards patience and persistence!

There are many who will argue my methods and that's fine, it's worked very well for me and has been extremely rewarding in ways that cannot be compensated monetarily. 

As with any market, there are risks and rewards.

I'm sure a lot of hard work went into building it up and cool that you get to reap the rewards!

THEY ARE STEALING FROM YOU (remember your remark about him not even getting a fast food/entry level job? 

Quote from @Andrew Betts: Hi Michael - We own and manage homes in Solara, I can recommend it for a strong ROI, and there is full access to the clubhouse, and better quality food and drinks there, than at other resorts. 

Once you know who in your circle has $ to invest, you then need to understand their risk to reward level so you know what deals fit their bucket.

Some people are sending supplies (clothes, other needed items like school supplies, food for humans and pets, etc). 

Risk/Reward. 

My sacrifice… no haircuts and no fast food. 1 job full time, 1 full time side hustle. 0 debt at the time other than student loans.