I honestly needed this awakening.

*Track your numbers religiously-good data will guide your next move better than gut feelings alone.* Learn from others’ mistakes.

I know more than a few syndicators that lean into their religious/church groups for investors. 

@James Cunningham, as others have pointed out, with your construction background and experience completing rehabs for other investors, you’re already 90% ahead of most people looking to break into the fix-and-flip space.From my perspective, the two biggest things that separate successful flippers from the rest are: (1) knowing your market religiously—especially when it comes to accurately estimating ARV—and (2) having a solid undertaing of financing options, particularly short-term and hard money loans.

They were started by religious, community and educational leaders who recognized that the public school system was short changing their community, and a private school system could provide a much better learning environment.  

For those who thing that residential rentals are a set-and-forget kind of investment they are in for a rude awakening. 

For those looking to avoid interest-based lending (due to religious reasons), there are alternatives like equity partnerships or profit-sharing models.

He runs it via the Archdiocese on a very religious platform. 

Payments to priests or religious figures are generally donations, not service fees, and are only deductible under §170 if made to a qualified 501(c)(3) and not in exchange for a personal benefit.

Know your numbers religiously.