So you'll essentially waste your time dumping money into a depreciating asset that doesn't cash flow. 

He said he didn't need the money immediately, and would just essentially "loan me" the 100k and let it start accruing interest for the next year or two.

Essentially he was buying the property and fixing it up.

My understanding is you can use gift money as a down payment on a primary residence, but you cannot for investments.From reading on here though (unless im reading it incorrectly) - i have heard folks who essentially borrower the down payment on investments properties, but im not sure how one does it?

Yield is essentially the interest rate you are paying yourself.When you are ready- I would say when you know how to review collateral, and can look at a tape and know which assets you should and should not bid on and be able to understand all your expenses to meet your return goals.

I would like to note that I purchased from a position of financial strength which is essential.

Essentially suburban versions of urban neighborhoods featuring retail, mixed use, residential etc, all while being walkable and likeable. 

It's possible that the house was essentially plowed into its own basement, which is an additional expense if you want to develop the lot, you will have to dig all that debris out and get rid of it. 

With many cities and states ordering people to shelter in place, and only go out for essential purposes like grocery shopping, trips to the pharmacy, or to see a physician, it’s hard to get a grasp of what this pandemic is doing to real estate investors, syndicators, and financing multifamily property deals.

As many entrepreneurs mind's work, when you are aware you want something, you work until you have it.So, what are your most essential "didn't know I needed it until I had it" tools you have for house flipping, improvement, or real estate investing in general.