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

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

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.  

. - 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.

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

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!

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

Also, logically speaking, for whoever the owner/developer of the project is, they have much more risk involved and should deservedly be the ones with the profit to gain. 

The long-term strategy involves building equity, saving, considering taxes, and leveraging rental income for investments.

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