You could use the equity from the sale to get back on track financially and reinvest in a more manageable property to kickstart your investing journey.

Here are some key red flags to watch for:🔴 Lack of experience: A borrower without a proven track record in real estate projects may struggle to navigate unexpected challenges.🔴 Overly optimistic projections: Unrealistic ARV (after-repair value) or underestimated rehab costs can signal poor planning—or worse, a lack of transparency.🔴 Incomplete or disorganized documentation: Missing detailed plans, financial statements, or timelines could mean the borrower isn’t ready to execute the project successfully.🔴 Over-leveraged finances: Borrowers with excessive debt or insufficient personal capital invested in the deal could pose a greater risk of default.🔴 Questionable property comps: Overstated market values or inappropriate comparables may mean they’re inflating expectations.As always, thorough due diligence is your best protection.

All you need is a single place to track tenant information, payment history, maintenance, and a few other things.

To everyone on the wholesaling forums, understand this:Focus on learning from those with real experience and a proven track record of success.Don’t waste your energy on negativity.

I also keep track of the date payments are made.

I invested in a syndication, but it was with an investor that had a long track record.

2) Time spent by others: to qualify for the test "100 hours and nobody spent more time", how do we track the time spent by others and what proof would be required in the event of an audit?

Key Market Movers and How to Track Rateshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2024-dscr-loan-rates-and-...How Do DSCR Lenders Calculate Your Interest Rate?

Life has thrown you some curveballs, but you’re already on the right track by focusing on learning and planning.

Notice that I'm not saying "Sponsor who makes me money" or "Sponsor with great track record".