I’ll start with those three and focus on analyzing 100 deals here in DFW to build that muscle.

Use this period to build “investor muscle”:Network locally: Northern NJ & Northeast PA have active REIA and Mastermind groups where you can learn creative strategies (seller finance, JV, partnerships, DSCR lending, etc.).Educate tactically: Move from general podcasts to deal-focused learning — cash flow calculators, DSCR loan basics, and rent comps.Understand investor financing: Once you’re ready, your pension-backed W2 and equity could make you an excellent DSCR or bridge loan candidate with the right structure.⚙️ 5.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad also helps shift your mindset.Podcasts: BiggerPockets Podcast and Real Estate Rookie are excellent for learning from investors at different stages.Local networking: REI meetups or BiggerPockets meetups are gold for real-world insights and connections.Hands-on learning: Even analyzing deals daily (using calculators here on BP) builds the muscle memory to spot opportunities.I’m a real estate agent in Memphis, TN, and I help a lot of out-of-state investors grow their rental portfolios here.

I've been risk-averse my entire life (that's why I've been doing the corporate thing for 20+ years) so there's definitely some unlearning and training-new-muscles I have to do, which I think is the gruntwork Dave talks about on the shows.

Operating a larger hospitality property means building real management muscles: hiring, training, SOPs, and change management.

That practice builds muscle memory fast.

Self-reliance is something you can cultivate and train like a muscle.

Practice analyzing deals in your area or out-of-state — it builds your muscle for spotting good opportunities quickly.Network locally and here online.

.: Lol...You don't need the muscle shirt or to shave your head 😂😂  I'm still trying to figure out who the gurus are wearing muscle shirts and shorts. 

But if you start small and build the muscle, you’ll be positioned to confidently take on deals like this with more autonomy and clarity later.You don’t have to say “no” forever.