It’s so nice to be older and not have that macho ego on my shoulder as often  A little off topic but your story reminded me of one of  my earlier deals when i used to broker at the street level. 

The repairs after the fact are not going to be an issue I have a contractor that I have used in my personal homes for many years and created a good personal relationship with, he knows what needs done and how I like my work preformed without my having to stand over his shoulder.

These wholesaler threads often end up resembling a cartoon of a person with a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. 

Thankfully I didn’t cave and stuck it out anyway , I would not be where I’m at today had I listened to the little guy  on my shoulder telling me it’s ok to go back to mediocrity.

Luckily my 2 friends just had black eyes and I had a sore shoulder.

The best way to learn is JV by investing in someone's project so you can look over thier shoulder.

Given the banks can now borrow for 0-0.25% with the additional $1.5 Trillion+ pumped into the economy by the FED, they should be able to shoulder a couple of months of missed payments. 

It was like a 300 lb weight was lifted off my shoulders. 

In my business, (commercial truck repair,) I regularly rub shoulders with millionaires, (not just net worth,) and few of them dress to impress.

I ran into the mayor one day and told him about it and he shrugged his shoulders and said "better than it used to be".