Let's start by addressing the question: "Is E-commerce and dropshipping a good or bad idea?"

MoFin clearly couldn’t accept the criticism and retaliated by publicly disclosing my personal information— all because I left a bad review. 

Out of state BRRRRs and flips are a really, really bad idea for a new investor.

It can go okay if the deal is smooth, but generally a bad idea with no upside.

But then there are others… the ones who slow everything down, tack on unexpected application fees or processing costs, or just have terrible communication that leaves you guessing and stressed out.I’m curious  which lenders have you worked with and had a bad encounter?

In the same breath, the tri-state area is far from investor friendly (at least from my POV).

Hello so this is completely off topic and not real estate related but how do you feel about Brian Tracy or other people that are similar to what he does? Did it help you start your investing journey and if it did how ...

If you need interest only to get by because you are operating on razor thin margins without proper reserves, it's a bad idea that is easy to talk yourself into.

A couple of other things I’ve found valuable to look at are:Track record through cycles (how they’ve managed deals in both good and bad markets).Transparency and reporting (how proactive they are with communication, especially when things aren’t going perfectly).Alignment of interests (skin in the game, fee structure, co-investment).In my experience, those have been big predictors of how well a sponsor actually delivers in the long run.

As inventory expands in these higher-end pockets, pricing strategy matters more than ever.Opportunity Zones Inside KnoxvilleA few segments are particularly interesting right now:Properties listed too high by unrealistic sellersThese often take reductions and can be acquired under market value.Dated homes in great school zonesThese are still gold—families want them, but buyers aren’t rushing, giving investors breathing room.Move-up homes where sellers need a quick transitionAs the market slows, more sellers become motivated when their next purchase depends on their first sale.Buyers Are Back to Looking for Value — Not EmotionDuring the peak market, buyers jumped on anything.