For example, if I want to help him with a down payment on a property he’s purchasing.

(An exception is if you own 5% of the company you work for)Agree, this is a great summary post on REPS with core concepts on how to qualify. .I think the complexity comes in when people have edge cases - it becomes difficult to write a simple short post that educates everyone.

Sold property with “wrap around” financing so that on the underlying note I was paying 4% interest and collecting 10% on the new note.

I just went on a 43 day cross country trip with my family.Happy to connect.  

I'm reviewing my rental property insurance after having gone through issues with the first ever claim on my current policy, which we're finding out has poor claims service and lacks ordinance or law coverage.

Your advisor is right on in my book.

Try focusing on one small, manageable task at a time, like researching one specific part of wholesaling, so it doesn’t feel overwhelming.

Bringing in the line and buying a new stove?

I would say NO, do not spend your money or your parent's money on any real estate training.

As it was my first opportunity to get some skin in the game, I jumped on the deal and we agreed on a 5 year ballon (4% rate, amortized at 15 yrs).