Even if it was a low performer (which it isn't), isn't it part of the game to reimagine, see the potential and make it a success? 

Does anyone have any recommendations for board games, apps or video games that “accidentally on purpose” teach these things as well?

We have bought only a handful of 2nds but to me, the 2nds game is a volume play.

In my opinion, this is much more effective than texting, which often feels like a constant game of cat and mouse with phone carriers.

Less skin in the game & delegating responsibilities such as guarantee, GP equity with less scrutinyAs an LP who can only write smaller checks, why go with the GP who falls under the larger syndication category?

Well, if I'm buying to flip and it's going to cost me 3-5 months of time, effort, holding costs, risk, etc, and I'm only going to make $30k off the final sale then it serves to reason that the wholesaler would make less because they have less skin in the game.

For them, it’s all about scaling within high-demand markets—they’re playing a long game, knowing demand will stay strong in cities where people want to live.

The game is about getting the best possible start in life, and money in the bank and a low cost degree are two obviously great moves.

Are others playing the long game and hoping for appreciation or is there something I’m missing with the economics of North Jersey?

But you won't know until you take that first step.To use a basketball analogy, you're dreaming about playing for the NBA when you haven't even tried to play a pickup game at the Y.