I personally have success in doing flips with my partner here in Ohio.Lakewood and Edgewater are gentrifying neighborhoods in Cleveland.

They moved in and within 24 hours sent the following letter (names have been changed): "Hi Dawn and Brian,Sindy and I are frustrated, disappointed, and really struggling with the idea of moving forward with the move into your home.We realize this is the first time you have rented a property to someone, and may not be aware of the responsibilities that landlords have, and want to inform you that there are habitability issues with the home that are quite literally against the law, pursuant to Colorado’s Warranty of Habitability Law, CRS §§ 38-12-501 et seq.

There will be moments when challenges feel insurmountable—deals that fall apart, difficult contractors, financial struggles—but the only way to succeed is to persevere.

Personally, I would hang on to the cash.  

I'm struggling with lending. 

I'm struggling because the first 3 homes I bought were homerun off market deals 3-4 years ago w/ great cash flow and appreciation. 

I am struggling to find someone to fund a primary residence.

And it will be a constant struggle.

And I struggle through the expert interviews. 

Personally, I love working with distressed properties, especially foreclosures.