As long as your comfortable with your numbers and the sustainability of your cash flow there's nothing wrong with higher equity to get that cash flow.Or the other way with 2 smaller properties like @Peter Mckernan said.That's the beauty of the 1031. 

You all pointed out the flaws with our plan in a very constructive manner.

The point is to get educated and try to limit your risk in an intelligent well planned manner. 

Any advice on building a sustainable budget would be appreciated!

Certainly trying to build something sustainable! 

A dedicated team shares a common vision, working together to achieve sustainable success and maximize returns over time.👥 Networking & Relationships: Building relationships is crucial in real estate.

If I recall, the investor had a high-paying W2 job, lived very modestly, and put a lot of her disposable income into buying and renovating properties for a sustained amount of time.

Firstly, various government policies and programs aimed at promoting homeownership can sustain or increase these rates, even amidst rising prices and interest rates.

If the deals were so good then why would they need to sell why not raise money in a fund… @Chris I think there was no real intention to conduct business in an ethical manner, Jason Walsh rather laid the foundation to use RE to produce a pretty large Ponzi scheme and I think we all know how those end. 

To generate a sustainable amount of income from having at least 3 to 8 doors in order to become a full time entrepreneur.