They always swing to far each direction before returning back to a middle ground then passing through to the other side.

As a lender - 1) investors that are just starting out normally float towards high leverage/high rates lenders (lower margins and more risk); experienced investors normally go with lenders that can close fast, reliably, and with low fees.

It was high energy which made their pitch feel a little high pressure but I am still SO GLAD I went!   

I know this question is vague, so here is the sitiluation: I hired a CPA well regarded and very active here in BP, in January, to prepare my 2023 tax return.

By no means would these be exact estimates and they should not be solely relied on but with high level information, I think most sponsors would agree that they could provide feedback fairly accurate assessments within +/- 5%. 

I did my research on AZ and I’m looking for multi family units with a good or decent cash flow return.

However, this probably wouldn’t have worked because with super high franchise fees the perception of potential franchisees would have been that the fee structure was too uncompetitive, and the result would have been that McDonalds would have had slower growth, and their competitors faster growth.Two other positive results of the McDonalds real estate strategy was (1) franchisees are more locked in since McDonalds is also their landlord (2) McDonalds was able to bypass legislation aimed at franchisors being able sell product at high prices to franchisees and (3) McDonalds benefits from the long term appreciation of real estate prices and inflation.

Do you show enough income on your 1099's or tax returns to cover a new mortgage payment. 

Look for areas with high rental demand, low vacancy rates and potential for appreciation. 

You should feel good that you broke even, but you probably bought too high and estimated way too low.