Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Now the 9% doesn't seem to be a terrible deal, but then I calculated the risks involved.

. - which I suspect you're already inclined to do.You can also investigate various methods of pipe replacement / renewal that involve trenchless technologies, such as pipe lining, pipe bursting, or directional drilling.

However, my future plans with REI involve transitioning my primary income from nursing to REI.

Interesting how the best option for learning how to make a cake didn't involve spending lots of money on a cake making training course...  :-)

To meet material participation, you need to log at least 100 hours of work and do more than anyone else involved.

I have never taken his course, so can't speak to that, but on the surface of a couple Google searches, of the two he seems to actually be involved in real estate a lot more.  

With your sister involved and the opportunity to reinvest your portion of the proceeds, this feels like a solid option, especially if you’re in the early stages of building wealth.Congrats on tackling your first deal!

Risk Management: Be aware of the risks involved, such as unexpected renovation costs, property management challenges, or changes in the housing market.

So BP staff was very involved and integral to the success of the charity.