This sounds like a valuable lesson learned.

In addition, you'll learn how to be a property manager and that alone is an extremely valuable experience, especially for first time investors. 

And I don't think granite countertops or stainless steel appliances are any better at delivering those goals.

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I have beginner knowledge about wholesaling, but the most valuable thing I learned is to take action.

Thanks again everyone for your time and valuable feedback!

@Kenneth LaVoie, @Chris Seveney has a ton of valuable, free content in his podcast (The Good Deeds Note Investing Podcast).

B+ there might be black appliances vs. stainless steel.

While the company has tanked in quality, the membership connections are valuable still.

You can still learn valuable information that way and may even make a friend in the process.