I console myself with the fact that compared to higher education that is relatively cheap tuition. 

they think 3k on a how to class is cheap and it is.. and all of a sudden they are going to make huge return based on % but its still small dollars.. and how are they going to convince a wholesaler to even use them. 

My cabins (1 to 5 bedrooms, all with views, and all except the 1 bedroom is further from town) are still performing well and most are on track to meet or exceed 2023 returns.The days of buying and everything running easy with people filling your dates and throwing cash at you are over.

Bob get's an Option on it for the full price, throwing $20k at Larry saying Bob's gotta make it happen in next 12 mnths.

Umbrella policy is pretty cheap and can protect you with $2M+.100% recommend being pet friendly due to the stats posted above. 

For example, most real estate deals throw off significant depreciation which can provide a very nice short to medium-term tax shielding benefit.

If your problems were really caused by an unexpected ac failure (can’t believe your realtor didn’t get seller to throw in a home warranty.) and not lifestyle.

"Come on in ... it's cheap... you are going to make so much more than that in just the first year of being with us!"  

@Brandon Carlson As @Chris Mason mentioned, if you can legally convert it to 3 unit property, and do it cheap, you can def refi and pull money out.

You could get workers for USD $3 per day to cut brush.Local produce is relatively cheap.