For a GC/carpenter, the highest‑leverage play is value‑add buy‑and‑hold using BRRRR or a light hybrid: buy dated but solid properties, do targeted cosmetic/mechanical upgrades you can execute fast, place a quality tenant, then refinance and recycle capital .

Guys like Brian Tracy, Joe Cossman, Jay Conrad Levinson and several others, long forgotten by most, played a major role in convincing me that I didn't have to be beholden to a corporation and alternatives existed.

Staying updated on market trends and tenant preferences in the region will empower you to make well-informed decisions.Every experience, whether favorable or challenging, plays a role in your development as a property owner.

Again Jackson does not play much with the rest of the state so that doesn't mean anything.

These are long-term plays.

This strategy can generate a lot of capital to reinvest into stronger appreciation plays later, but it’s also the most time intensive.In reality, you need both.

     - Because you’re doing 50% of the work, your timeline is longer → rental cash flow starts later.This is the long-term wealth play — but slow.Option 2 - Flip ($60K profit)Pros     - Gives you instant capital to reinvest

Using my excel spreadsheet I've been able to play around with the numbers and figure out what I'm willing to pay, but the difference is so vast I don't know what's considered a fair initial offer or what's considered an insulting low ball. 

Both fill the gap between debt and common equity, but they play very different roles.Here’s how to think about it:Mezzanine financing is structured as debt.

With any partnership, substantial economic effect is going to come into play here.