Risk tolerance is key.

Some people are not as tolerant to risk and take more time to come around after seeing some of the success that you will have.

Flips 100% make more money for him.One strategy isn't better than another -- it's just up to your expertise, resources, risk tolerance, and available time.

In your case, you are trading positive cashflow for long term appreciation and reduced property maintenance.Personally, an investment without cashflow seems higher risk than one with the potential for more maintenance ... we all have different risk tolerances, different needs, and will make different "trade offs."

Learn your market like the back of your hand, and then decide your risk tolerance.

There are thousands of private lenders and many ways to locate them (Ex: https://aaplonline.com ) With respect, if you are having difficulty finding one that will work with you (on tolerable terms), the problem may be that the loan you are seeking does not match the criteria of most private lenders.

Further away from work.Where do you recommend he look based on his criteria and risk tolerance?

If I wanted to report to someone I would have stayed in my cubicle.It will come down to your risk tolerance too, of course.

Investors should consider their own risk tolerance, investment goals, and ability to navigate these challenges before entering any market.Thank you for sharing your experiences, and I hope that your insights can help others make informed decisions when considering real estate investments in Baltimore or similar markets." 🏡💼 #RealEstateInvesting #BaltimoreRealEstate

Peoples have different degrees of risk tolerance so there is no best way to go about doing things, just find a sweet spot as far as risk/reward that works well for you and your investing goals.Some people choose to sell their properties after awhile to buy new properties (hopefully at below market value) and thus earn instant equity by buying correctly, and it also resets their leverage back to a higher amount thus amplifying their gains.