If you’re not in a rush to tap your equity, holding off until rates come down could save you money in the long run.

Quote from @Levi Perl: And do I need to file in MO even though I experienced a loss in 2024?

If you spend time learning how to manage well, your income will increase, you'll save time, and you'll maintain your sanity with the courage to expand.

I don't know the %, but I would still guess 90% washout or never hit their goals, but I do see some "graduate" and seem to do well long term. 

I currently live Levittown and a house around the block from me is on the market for 1.5m.

I promise.

For deals I do, I try to write in under the inspection section in the purchase agreement, “any and all recommend by home inspector including but not limited to inspections checked no above.”

How do I research the company?  

Quote from @Virginia Frost: I'm always looking for a good opportunity but honestly my next purchase will probably be something that I don't have to do a total overhaul on.

to simplify, here's what i would do: don't borrow private money, or partner, until you have a track record.