I think it is one of the things that people say is passive but they are lying to you because it takes you to be actively engaged mentally to make the right moves, book the right deal, keep a tight schedule and keep the ball moving forward to set yourself up for success.

But when you’re just starting out, it’s often better to prioritize houses that provide consistent, reliable results, even if they don’t quite hit the 1% rule.

But if the stress is outweighing the benefits, selling and freeing up your time/mental energy might make more sense.

But:-It's very unlikely the court will prioritize your claim over the former owner or other lienholders.

Honestly, I live for this.When someone has the mentality of there beingno deals in any market, it just means less competitionfor us that have a different mindset.And really, understanding of what happens in real estate.Firstly, "good deal" is SO freaking vague.What's a good deal?

Open to any strategies that come to mind Goals:Short-term: Get “skin in the game” with my first property, ideally a duplex/small multifamily or a starter SFH rental.Long-term: Scale to 5–10 properties by my late 20s, eventually replacing part of my income and continuing to invest.Open to BRRRR, house hacking, or just buying a solid rental depending on what makes sense.Questions:At my age, should I prioritize house hacking, or since I live at home, should I just buy a pure rental?

That’ll help you decide which types of deals and connections to prioritize.

When funding deals, especially fix & flips or construction projects, there’s often a trade-off between speed of funding and interest rates.Which do you prioritize when working on a deal?

By reflecting on my past experiences, I realized the significance of focusing on data and not repeating the same errors.To succeed in real estate investment, it's crucial to prioritize the numbers over emotions.

Deals with $1k/mo per door are strong, so prioritize ones that can run smoothly without overloading you.