Over the past quarter, I have seen around $1B in defaulted fix and flip loans - many of these from new lenders since 2020 and more of a "tech platform".As we all know, the intersection of tech and real estate investin...

New doors, drawer fronts, and hardware.Option 2: Pre-fabricated shaker-style cabinets.Countertops ($1,750):Laminate countertops.Backsplash ($600):Basic ceramic tile.Flooring ($1,250):Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP).

I have read a bit about how its difficult to BRRRR in Spain due to the banks in Spain basically making it extremely difficult/impossible to refinance a mortgage and take cash out.

I don't know about you but I am constantly on the hunt for consistency, consistency of income, of deals, of productivity, in my relationships...so that's my focus in all things not just real estate.So my vision to your question is a a state of total consistency of income and deals.I'm focused on the basics, which to drive me is even more specifically "making offers."  

thats basic list one can add.Value add /  New construction / land entitlements/ Timber / Minerals/ Lendingetc etc.. far more ways to actually make money than just buy and wait for rental income to payoff debtl 

My issue is that I don't know the basics and fundamentals of investing. 

I think you have the basics of meeting partners and people to work with in your local market and seem to be well on the way with two deals going already so big congrats there!

Basically wholesaling to myself with my first purchase. 

You’re able to learn the basics of a real estate investment with lower risk and build equity at the same time.

Then it's simple, build the home, find crews to do the work (you should already have them basically from the prior step), excavation, concrete, sealing, framing, roof/gutters/siding, windows, insulation drywall, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, finishes, etc. basically in that order.