While they can provide valuable advice, you must advocate for yourself and trust your instincts.Selling real estate—especially multi-use properties—can be full of surprises.

I know there is cost to tear down, but feel that even though the house needs work it is more valuable than the offers.

This is what blows my mind about the cults of seller finance - they teach you to pay anything for a home because you can put little money into it.

In a hot market, the unobtainable thing is the most valuable.

, the more likely people will respond with valuable insights.Network actively: Join local investor meetups, online forums (like BiggerPockets), and social media groups focused on real estate to start engaging in conversations.Be open to learning: Real estate investing is a dynamic field, and the more you learn, the more you'll realize there’s to know!

The government has tried it with section 8 and rent control in some cities , we all know the end result .You would be better off starting a jobs program teaching the trades , educating them on finances and work ethic and then rebuilding abandoned properties for them to buy 

Working as a property manager gives you such valuable insight into the market, tenant relationships, and property operations—it’s a fantastic foundation to build on.What kind of investing are you thinking about starting with?

It sounds like you navigated the challenges well and gained valuable lessons for your next venture.

In that case, you’re living for $2,000 a month—while building equity in the home, benefiting from potential appreciation, and taking advantage of valuable tax write-offs!

But not sure the solution which is to provide me teaching/training on how to get off market deals is something I can’t learn without a mentor.