Forget the course and put that money on a quality vacation short-term rental.  

It should go without saying, but I do understand when you're new to real estate expectations can be out of line with reality --- if you finance 100% of a deal you will not see any money out of the deal for many years and will be putting money in for many years.

Most of the properties we acquire are with little to no money down (even $0 down!)

But finding a virtual employee who you know knows what they’re doing, won’t “half-*** it”  and yet won’t run off with your money might be harder than it sounds.

Hard money then refi residential 30 yr How did you add value to the deal?

I financed the acquisition of the land with personal and private money.

B) I don't have to give the contractor any money upfront for anything.3.

@Andrew Drasch As an entrepreneurial CPA, I believe that mastering your craft is essential, and that investing money strategically leads to greater financial success.

I know it is expected that you will need to spend some money after someone moves out but I just didn't expect I was going to need to spend appx. $10k to get it rental-ready. 

So if they can get guaranteed 5% interest in an account they can get their money out of at any time they’ll want 8-10-12%.