I am new to RE and would like to hear from seasoned members who have either been in this shoe or who are well versed with this situation. 

If I were in your shoes and aiming to build a portfolio while still working, I'd focus on strategies like BRRRR that let your capital work for you while building both cash flow and long-term value.Happy to discuss more if you have specific questions or want to explore Detroit as an option!

I'm in the same shoes you are and I'm looking for sponsors also.

I’ve educated myself with books like Rich Dad Poor Dad and real estate podcasts, and I know I’ll succeed.I’d love advice from others who’ve been in my shoes: Is it okay to start investing in a different area if one strategy isn’t working?

That said, if you were in my shoes would you advise looking into syndications or trying to find deals to buy and hold myself?

Carpets in bedrooms are okay since there will be less foot traffic with shoes on in those rooms.

What would you do in my shoes?

If the shoe fits, of course.Would be happy to hop on a call and chat anytime, if you'd like.Cheers!

Quote from @Max Yuan: I am a software guy that got into wholesaling, so it is not like I've been in the industry for decades, but definitely in your shoes last year.1.

If you put yourself in the lenders shoes and think about the risk of the deal and worst case if the borrower defaults what is in it for the lender?