Getting into business or real estate is no different than any other skill, the same way you learned to drive.

Getting into business or real estate is no different than any other skill, the same way you learned to drive. 

I'd jump at this as Partner 2.Scenario 2:  These two are basically the same skill level so the trade off seems to be risk + Money (Partner 1) for deal execution (Partner 2). 

My father was right, I should of followed his shoes in this skill/craft of bricklayer instead of a engineer.

I feel this is the perfect time to allow all of my skills to come together and test what's possible! 

BUT the problem there is labor, we have record labor shortages of skilled crafts-people, which again takes years for a person to become a journey, 4+ years to be exact. 

Many many trades that available are overpriced and do sub-par work.

I have done 4 rehabs now (buy and hold), and I've found that my rehab management skills, while improving, still need some work.

I don't like that rate of return at all, and I don't feel it's wise to trade liquidity for a low rate of return.That said, IF my goals were aligned with owning my properties free-and-clear more quickly then even with the interest rates being low I'd look to pay off the properties sooner. 

It requires time, experience and skill.