This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return.5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space.6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

I have had it listed since August 30th and have had several people interested, and one perspective tenant actually put in an application but ultimately decided not to commit to signing the lease.

Just keep in mind when Real Estate books were written and the market conditions that existed at that time. 

At some point, I'll stop buying and focus on maximizing the cash flow from existing units.

I've run the numbers and can see the 5 to 10 year IR/NPVs that exist in the market. 

I don’t have a track record yet — just real hustle, a clear plan, and the commitment to do this right.I’m looking to connect with private lenders who are open to working with new investors.

If the LLC doesn't have a bank account or very little in the account then what I recommend is your cash offers Include the bank statements of the members of the LLC along with language in the LLC docmentation that shows the members commitment in cash to the operations of the LLC. 

That’s why Fix & Flip loans exist — to help investors close fast, fund rehabs, and flip for bigger profits.Question for the group: Do you prefer shorter hold times with quick flips, or longer rehabs with higher margins?

Split the existing facility into more rentals. 

This allows me to become an expert on property values, title companies, and contractors in one place, eliminating the chaos.Controlling the Value: I'm no longer just finding the lead; I'm committing to owning the entire process—marketing, securing the contract, and finding the buyer—to finally capture the true value of the deals I find and, critically, make money this time.I’m starting where I failed last time, but with a new mindset: narrow focus, maximum effort.The Moral of the Story for New InvestorsIf you're starting out and considering being a bird dog, here's my painful, hard-won advice: Don't try to be a remote bird dog.