Read miracle morning and implement, read Millionaire mindset and implement, create a budget and cut expenses.

If experience is your concern, you can easily partner up with another experienced investor in your area to help balance the risk out. 

Working with a 1031 exchange specialist can also help keep things on track.Bottom line: Start early, have backup options, and consider a reverse exchange if timing is a concern.

If the partner wants to get a bigger cut on future deals, they can save their money and buy into a larger percentage on the next deal.

I’ve had a couple of properties over the years that I think would’ve worked, but I was concerned about who would run the operation.

I understand if you want to sell 1 of the lots, but I'm not sure about your concern about paying off the debt so that you own it free and clear. 

They also know when to cut bait.  

I’m new here and just starting my real estate investing journey this year.I live in NY but am looking to purchase multi-unit properties (4+ units) in a growing market outside of the state.Here are a few concerns I’m working through:As a newbie, is it a good idea to buy a property out of state?

So what do we do to avert the above concerns?  

One concern is the debate of whether a repair is needed due to renter user or deterioration of item over time.