Somebody I know bought a car wash syndicate and lost money.  

He has numerous types of offerings (ATM, car washes, land).

Didn't the plumber know in advance that he would need to lift the washing machine?

Weak agents are washing out of the industry.

He still keeps posting videos and I saw this one and was like hmmm - speculating / what was he doing https://youtube.com/shorts/FrAQe2ZuP38?

Washed clean.   

To be successful selling RE you must be able to Qualify Present and then CLOSE most that wash out cant CLOSE..

I never use fixed rate mortgages, but even if one does, taking out an amount on a HELoC at prime (2.7%) to prime + 0.5 (3.2%) {the rate spread on most HeLoCs here) to pre-pay a fixed-rate mortgage at 2.6% (5-year term) would be at best a wash (unless rates were moving).What makes it work in the U.S.A.? 

The landlord could offer to mow the lawn and shovel the walk, while making the tenant responsible for repairing or replacing the washing machine.Landlords and tenants need to confirm what is required within their written agreement.

It does not matter whether you are starting a real estate business, restaurant, car wash, or amazon commerce business - the lender will first look at you and your partner and how much skin you have in the game, your experience and the risk of the loan not getting paid.