I'm seeping out of my comfort zone with this one.

I have informed him of this and he said he just "doesn't feel comfortable" now.

If your goal is to save up for your first property or long-term rental, the best approach really depends on two things — your time horizon and your comfort with risk.Here’s how a few options compare:High-Yield Savings Account:Great for liquidity and short-term goals (within 12–18 months).

For borrowers: how are you sourcing private money and what terms are you comfortable with?

I am definitely getting more comfortable with analyzing deals and understanding the numbers.

That foundation will help you spot opportunities that align with your comfort level and goals.

Which in a way, is fair, but I believe this is their loop hole to only fund the low hanging fruit deals, and stick people with a bill of 4-7k and a property search app that isn’t that good in the first place. anyway, I am always looking to connect, dining the next project, and get it funded!

When it comes to how much “profit” or buffer to leave in a deal, there’s no one-size-fits-all number, and it really depends on your market, the property, and your comfort with risk.Many investors aim to leave around ten to twenty thousand as a cushion, like your agent mentioned, but what matters more is that the deal still makes sense after all costs (purchase, rehab, holding, financing, and resale or refinance).

You'll probably need somewhere close to 50% down for comfortable cash flow these days. 

They were essential employees or had places to go if they lost work but I also  felt more comfortable with the shorter commitment and they were willing.