If not, then these people will be arrested when it comes to light.

But for years I was just working hard without seeing any benefit and I had to keep going even though there was no light at the end of the tunnel.  

Other than that, it is really a light doc loan with not many strings attached compared to a conventional mortgage.

On paper, it looked brilliant..cheap money, quick turnaround, and a profit projection that made his eyes light up.It taught me that the real risk isn’t just the cost of capital, it’s the predictabilty of your exit strategy.

Functionally, it operates as a 2-story home since the downstairs area has multiple windows in each room and plenty of natural light.

It would be hard to mistake for a light switch. 

Success:  Signing a deal with First WatchFailure: Bought a retail condo, not realizing the low ceilings were such a deal breaker for a lot of tenants.Pain: A lot of turnover this year, especially in light industrialAha moment:  Mortgage note investing needs to be a larger part of my portfolio2025 Goals: Less Investing and more pickleball!

STR investors aren't really looked at that favorably in our mountain communities these days, putting it lightly. 

I normally recommend a turnkey single family home (3b/1-2ba)/ light cosmetic work single family as a 1st investment.

Long-term wealth is it's superpower, and yes, you have a little cash flow to keep the lights on.