The seller must've been very motivated to retire...are you buying any residential properties now or does this project pretty much consume all of your attention these days?

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Time ManagementReal estate can consume all your time with endless tasks—client meetings, marketing, and paperwork.

Securing quotes for properties in flood zones can be challenging and time-consuming (especially if vacant), so it’s unlikely you could have done it quickly.

I am currently a sales manager for a commercial tree farm and have recently been consuming Kiyosaki's books like they are candy.

Talking to people who’ve done deals in your market, both successful and unsuccessful, will give you invaluable insights and help you develop your niche.I know that’s a broad answer, but hopefully, it gives you a good starting point!

While time consuming, I did learn a lot and was within $2,000 of my initial budget.

It can be time-consuming and challenging if you try to do everything on your own, so partnering with a trusted team can make all the difference.

All the various consumer laws exist specifically to stop bad actors from doing stuff like this. 

I have been consuming as much education/reading regarding out of state investing as I can as well as literature regarding buying larger buildings (not quite the syndication level) although I have been reading that material as well to digest.