That upfront fee structure is definitely worth being cautious about.

It’s fuel.Confidence compounds faster than thick skin ever will.What rarely gets discussed is opportunity cost.Hours spent fighting to keep someone on the phone could’ve been spent learning how to actually:• diagnose motivation• structure solutions• follow up like a pro• move deals forwardBeginners don’t fail because they didn’t suffer enough.They fail because they practiced the wrong reps.Talking to people who want to talk accelerates skill acquisition.

You’ll learn how self-employed investors are using retirement accounts to invest directly in real estate, private opportunities, notes, precious metals, and more ⚙️🏡During this session, you’ll walk away with:🔹 A clear breakdown of how Solo 401k and Checkbook IRA structures actually work🔹 Best practices for following IRS rules and avoiding compliance issues🔹 Guidance on structuring partnerships inside retirement accounts🔹 Awareness of prohibited transactions and common missteps 🚫🔹 Proven approaches investors use to grow tax-advantaged wealth 📈If you’re ready for more control, faster access to your funds, and expanded investment options, this workshop is built for you 🔑

The key is structuring it so the seller feels secure, the deal cash flows, and you don’t over-leverage yourself early.

A few quick tips I've learned the hard way that might help flippers:Always build in a 10-15% contingency for surprises—structural issues pop up more than you'd think!

If you proceed, protect yourself structurally by verifying at least 12 months of actual bank deposits, speak directly with current landlord, confirm commercial property ownership via public record and require higher security deposit if it is allowed in CA. 

I treat them as STR structure with a bit more flexibility—early check-in or late check-out if the calendar allows.

Spend your time learning how to vet operators and structures, not toilets and tenants.

Wyoming isn’t “magic”It offers privacy benefits, but courts look at substance over form:Separate bank accountsClean recordsNo comminglingThose matter more than the state the LLC is formed in.If you’re planning to scale, a Wyoming + foreign registration structure can make sense long-term.

“Work” the note by offering a smaller discount for payoff to the debtor, or by enticing an increase in monthly payments for a decrease in interest rate, which should if structured correctly increase you yield.6.