Cash flow is definitely the biggest challenge; both in terms of finding properties to buy that cash flow with a loan on them and just company wide given interest rates and labor/material is up and, at least where I'm at in Jackson County, MO, taxes are way up too. 

Investors think in numbers, exit strategies, and long-term plays, while homebuyers think in emotion and monthly payments.What are some of the biggest differences you’ve noticed when working with or transitioning into real estate investing?

The biggest issue was getting it out of there. $250.

Seeing many parallels to "the community" here (you know, the ones who follow the biggest go-giver ever himself).

What is your biggest struggle? 

My biggest mistakes that have cost me dearly have all been contractor related, so my advice would be to vet your contractors as much as possible. 

Quote from @Jordan Ray: Quote from @Chris Seveney: We have some leads on assets in the humboldt / jackson area in tennessee and looking to connect with investors in the area.I know one of the biggest investors in the area, his name is Dustin Ring.

It means a lot that you took the time to explore our journey and the work we’re doing at Elevate.To answer your question, the biggest game-changer for us early on was strategic networking.

However, it seems that funding is going to be the biggest hurdle for us.  

The biggest challenge continues to be affordability, as mortgage rates remain high and inventory remains tight in many regions.The 10-year Treasury yield has risen to 4.64%, which has kept mortgage rates elevated, currently hovering in the 6.5% to 7% range.