It is part of the game as with any other potentially high-reward endeavor but it doesn't have to affect your well-being.That said, your vanguard account is a good reminder that there are other avenues to consider outside of RE.I'd recommend continuing to diversify by exploring other RE options.

You put into offer that it is contingent on you finding a final buyer.

The Mayor has stated that they are eating up the already limited housing options for poor & low-middle class citizens in the city.2.

Likewise, there was a 5% down option with Fannie Mae’s HomeReady product when purchasing a duplex.

It might weird people out thinking that you can listen in on them but it is a way to offer streaming audio on the cheap. $19.99-29.99 Blink Mini 2 (latest version) plug in smart camera with audio - https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Mini-2-Camera-White/dp/B0BWWZXW...So this is available as either standard or with the weatherproofing.

Made an offer of $275k on a $389k list price.

Here are a few popular options for inventory management in the STR industry:Smartbnb: Smartbnb offers tools for automating messages to guests, but also includes inventory tracking features.

My goal for learning this skill, is not to just underwrite my own deals, but also to have something of value to offer a potential coach, mentor, or partner going forward! 

With this option, we're wondering if it's better to offer it as a 3 bed 1.5 bath with 2 bonus rooms (which we live out of), or rework one of the rooms into an actual bedroom to make it a 4 bed.With either option, we're also wondering if it's best to have the cashflow of our current house to offset any unexpected expenses, or if we should pay extra and try to pay off our current house as soon as possible.

Officially, the buyer is the one enlisting the services of the buyer's agent and also the one compensating them (however this can be offset by the seller's offer of compensation).