The better you manage your investment, the more money you will have to maintain the property or save up for the next investment.

He's my friend too so he Venmo's me money.

Folks actually saved a lot of that wealth in their bank account.

On the other hand, you are risking the money and that's worth a lot.

I'd be surprised if there is a sustainable builder in Texas that I have not at least talked to, if I don't actually know them.I am trying to develop projects that allow these folks to showcase their work so people may discover that they can live in healthy, efficient, comfortable, forever homes that don't burn,  and are insect proof and mold free. 

While I don't do anything with wholesaling, I do/can provide help as a Private Money Lender for you.   

It takes a lot more effort to make the inspection go through smoothly when who have situation like this in your hand. withing 48 hrs. written notice you should have been able to go inside property for Maintenance and Inspection. check your leasing agreement see if this was added to your lease.Its good that he's communicating with you, keep that channel open and work something out but be open and expect if this led to actual eviction. hope for the best but prepare for the worst. shervinrealtor.com

Cashflow, appreciation, somewhere to park money or other?

You’d be shocked by how little actual screening many PMC’s do!

If you day-trade or read the tea leaves for hot stock tips or play the ponies or simply put your money in index funds, do any of these things occupy your interest like real estate?