you need a big funnel for any strategy in which you evaluate leads, and to continuously be ruling deals out - and to be happy you're doing so, not frustrated. 

For example, even if I liquidated by bitcoin just a month ago, it would have lost 50% of its value.I understand this is not easy, but this is the creative financing forum so trying to think creatively here =) If you expect the gains to continue, why get out of Bitcoin?  

Chris, Agreed & I see a VERY low probability that interest rates will be in 4s or 5s in 2025, so those deals with variable rate debt will likely continue to bleed.

The industry continues to see consolidation, with private equity-backed firms actively acquiring, albeit at a slightly slower pace than the frenzy a few years back.

I’m hoping that once I do have enough saved I can buy the second property and continue house hacking.

In Tulsa, consider Midtown or Broken Arrow.Network Locally: Connect with wholesalers, agents, and property managers in Oklahoma for insights and off-market deals.Learn Continuously: Listen to podcasts (like the BiggerPockets podcast) and ask questions here—you’re in the right place!

Unfortunately due to the business you choose to operate incidents like the one you experienced are more likely to occur compared to a property that's continually occupied by a tenant where the water would more likely be run at a higher frequency which would prevent the pipes from freezing.  

Inflation continues to be elevated, even if it's under the 2022 levels. 

Therefore one of the most undervalued skills is the ability to continue to earn income independent of the real estate performance as you scale until the real estate alone becomes sustainable.

I joined their Academy program and took their advise to start investing while continuing to learn from the lessons in the Academy.