My biggest two cents is no one should flip unless they are the best at estimating ARV in their room--better than the appraiser, agent, lender--when that happens, your deals will fall into line. 

In fact being current on payments is the biggest challenge to getting a short sale approved. 

The biggest red flag is discouraging you from viewing the property in person.

Thanks Bill, my biggest concern is the space for the Washer and Dryer isn't big enough.

Appreciation on the other hand is the biggest piece of the real estate pie.

I think the biggest take away was the level of success possible (this guy’s home is worth ~$20m).   

So far, I think one of my biggest lesson on 2024 is that I finally I decided to take an action and started looking for my first real-state property. 

That’s the very simplified version but raising capital is always your biggest limiting factor so the more investors you can connect with the better. 

The biggest pain in the butt is also the best for increasing bookings and that is the hot tub.

But it’s clear you’re a smart investor who knows the long-term benefits real estate can bring.I keep reminding myself why I stick with real estate: you can make money every month in four different ways:Cash Flow – Passive income to live on.Appreciation – Long-term property value growth.Depreciation – Tax benefits that reduce your taxable income.Tenants Paying Down the Mortgage – Even if you’re paid off now, this is one of the biggest wealth-building tools for leveraged properties.It sounds like your main struggle is the stress of active management—and trust me, you’re not alone.