Congrats on being blessed by the appreciation gods, and while I know it takes some skill along with luck to be in your position, I think it’s harder to replicate than building strong cash flow.

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You mentioned you're good at analyzing deals, so consider finding the partners that are lacking such skill but perhaps good with construction and/or have the funds.

I am starting out in Colorado Springs and I have a property that will need work outside my skill level.

A small rental would give me a sense of purpose, allow me to use my skills and also to travel the west.    

what you will find is that some are just smarter than others.. and most are not investment cash flow analytical types.. its not their skill set.. but you take a good retail agent that works with the top of the retail market and they make big bucks like 500k to over 1 million a year in commissions..

We are able to hone our skills, at a much faster pace than those looking at a few deals per month.

It takes skill and guts to 'catch a falling knife';  it takes courage to make a smart decision when everyone else is in a panic.  

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $152,000

Cash invested: $54,392

Sale price: $309,950

The more we do the luckier we get! This was a longer flip ...