And I'll lose the inspection money in that case.

Those can 10x+ your money.

Not only am I sorry you lost money but it gives a black eye to us legitimate lenders everywhere.

I have part of a 401K loan to payback and money borrowed against my HELOC.2) Maintain a yearly savings rate above 55% for 2025.3) Purchase another rental before the end of 2025.

The contractor is making money based on the work you hire them for.

I bought my first property in North Jersey at the peak of the 2006 market - came to the closing with no money and walked away with $10,000, still own the home to this day - and it's still possible do near this today - so, it can be done with $50K or less (doesn't mean you should do it that way...) 

Time is money.. longer the note period is to payoff the less your going to get for the note. 

A syndicator cannot have as sole role raising money.  

If you sold it, what would you do with the money and how does the return compare to what you get now (factoring in the amount of work/stress with each option)?

I have been offered a proposal to partner with the broker on a house what percentage do I ask for if I am providing all the labor and he is the money?