Drive around and called the realtor How did you finance this deal?

I hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe.

Focus on factors like what is driving cities to grow both in population and economics.

As i was driving through the neighborhood scoping the area out i noticed a new shiny fire department.

Drive around and called the realtor How did you finance this deal?

You need to understand how to drive the Net Operating Income to produce a good solid return. 

I didn't have much money, and not much experience but I used my background in finance to put together a syndication and buy an old office building and drive thru on .59 acres with the purpose of developing housing.My passion was creating housing in a city with under 2% vacancy and skyrocketing housing costs.

In many cases, whatever weakness got them in that position (lack of focus, lack of drive, failure to take responsibility for their destiny, etc.) will also make it difficult for them to succeed in real estate. 

You could take your pay in cash even and let the surplus build up in a wall safe or something.

It seems like you just really wanted this property so you let your emotions drive your offer.