Specifically, were projected returns fully realized, were fees and other charges excessive, were holding periods predictable, etc?

My next deal spells out specific expectations as to project duration/scope of work, payment schedule, and deadlines.

Any contractor there that early is likely hustling on their current project.  

As an example, if you like short term, high risk, with the chance of higher returns, you may want to invest in a development project or MH bridge debt.

The tenant had been there 30 years paying well below market rent and going into the deal I knew this would be a major project but I was not expecting it almost a year later. 

Big problems in houses can actually translate to big potential for the more experienced, but don't be afraid to take an "OK" deal that you know you can handle, build the confidence, and take on a bigger project on #2.

My wife is a stay at home mom and very hands on and very capable of managing the project. b)  I'm looking for deals around 75-100k, put 50k in them, and t hen sell for 175k-200k.b)  I have multiple small IRA but none of them by themselves large enough to do the entire deal. 

This raised our projections and my realtor proved to be right with his suggested list of 129,900.

The family got money in their pocket, we made a nice profit, the wholesale company made a nice profit and the end buyer got a new project to flip.

You fill out a form send in some pictures, they keep a fee and they buy your house.Meeting a defined goal is how you determine you are successful.Dean defines success as:Free time – when I am in complete control of my time and can do whatever I wantWhen passive revenue exceeds lifestyle needsWorking on projects that excite meNot knowing is scary, especially when it’s your money on the line.