I used the proceeds to start my business.

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

Quote from @Jerryll Noorden: Quote from @Jon LaBorde: I’m a few days away from starting my first marketing campaign and I was wondering if anyone could tell me how many leads I need in order to get a wholesale deal, my first month I’m starting with SMS and cold calling and I’d like to reach about 10,000 people and I’m nervous that I should be trying to reach more.

At one point my Brokerage employed over 70 Agents and trust me, those stats track.So when a company starts advertising on my show, or an Agent starts working at my Brokerage I can usually if they'll make it long term or if they'll flame out.

I will start by fixing and flipping properties.

I'm currently listed for short term rentals and am starting to get a few bookings into April and May...would hate to cancel BUT would take MTR as preference.

If the rental lease started 1/1/2025 it's likely it was technically in service in 2024. 

Only difference is the $10K is in your bank and the interest starts so you are paying on the full $10K over how ever many years they offer.Lastly, depending on your first mortgage rate it may be best to just do a "Cash out refinance" becuase its over a 30 year mortgage and the rates are lower then both Heloc or Heloans. 

PS I’m all for buying real estate , but we know that having a  job can be a blessing for many people starting out. 

You could look into enforcing late fees if your lease allows it or even start the eviction process to show you're serious.