One last point, keep in mind the money you spend if you stay, or lose if you bail, is well spent on new investors.  

Do you know what worked best for them when they just started?

Solo 401kProhibited transactions Disqualified partiesNon-recourse lenders I would start here ^^ Thank you Brett for the resource! 

This will give you a good starting point2.

I didn't do my due diligence to learn about permitting before my contractor started work.  

Hi All,I considered starting a REIT to allow others to invest and build wealth in projects that I would start, but that was a much, much higher level than I actually have interest in pursuing. 

I thought about it ... then I thought about how I will be losing money over such an arrangement which breaks my number one rule - never lose money .

Quote from @Brynn Walden: Hi,I will be completing multiple 1031 exchanges over the next 24 mths ( starting in June of 2024 ) and I am primarily interested in passive real estate investments as I am easing into retirement.I have a 30 plus year history of active real estate investing and management.Does anyone have recommendations for sponsors/syndicators/financial advisors that are reputable and have verifiable track records?

However after switching around to a couple when my team got started as we scaled to 80+ guesty was the clear winner.  

Apparently, the two parties had a conversation before work even started after concern was expressed by the tenant.