I'll also start creating some videos on how to best use it in the coming weeks. 

Interested rates are too high right now, though. - Would pivoting to hard money lending make more sense for my current situation?

If you are still getting stuck, reach out to some San Antonio Real Estate groups and get with another GC or something.And I want to be clear on what I am saying - I'm not saying what you want to do is the best way to do it.  

I selected the applicant that I thought was best fit. 

In my opinion that strategy is best for long distance investing where you need to rely on others to find the properties and handle the day to day.

Best of luck on your real estate investing journey!

Sweat equity is the best way to add value to the deal.

Otherwise, a duplex may be our best bet.Thank you both!

You may want to start working on your credit score to save big long term dollars on better rates in the future.

I will have capital gains at the long-term rate of 15% for my first and second interests acquired, calculated as the present value the condo will sell at, minus the stepped-up value at the time I acquired each interest.B.