Real estate often rewards patience, and holding in a market like this can allow you to build wealth steadily as property values grow.

That being said, anything can happen, but if you run your numbers accordingly, make sure that your contractor is trusted and do all the other stuff you'll be a little more protected than the next person flipping that does not do this type of calculation. 

This is not unusual in the retail real estate agent world. 

Welcome to BP - this is a great platform to initiate your real estate journey.Dive into comprehensive guides, connect with experienced professionals, and explore a wealth of opportunities that can help you achieve your real estate goals. 

After thirty years of flipping houses I can tell you that the second you trust the subs completely, things go wrong.

Josh Duncan Josh it depends on your comfortability level but I have been taking out 401K loans to fund my real estate and personally I love it. 

I’m working on building a property management company in Boston that truly solves real problems for owners and tenants, and I’d love your insights.

Well I guess because it does require real work they have to actually find the deals coordinate the rehab and get them sold..

Quote from @Jeff Skinner: I am just getting started in my real estate business. 

Hey Colin, it’s fantastic to see someone your age diving right into the real estate world.. reminds me of when a buddy of mine bought his first duplex in Omaha.