Week 5 – Pressure-Testing the Lane This week we stop teaching and start running. Your lane only matters if it holds when a real opportunity — or a real distraction — hits it. Before our next call, complete all of the following. Required Deliverables 1. Bring 2–3 Real Scenarios These can be: - An actual deal in front of you right now - A "what if" opportunity that's been pulling at you - A pressure point from this week (a wholesaler text, a Zillow alert, a neighbor selling, a friend's "you should look at this") - A non-deal pressure (PM situation, capital question, family pull) For each one, run it through your lane and write: - What is the opportunity or pressure? - What does my Decision Filter (Week 3) say? - Does it fit my IN list, or does it belong on my OUT list? - What does my rhythm say I have time for this week? - If I said yes, what comes off my plate? - Pre-decision: in or out? 2. Lane Friction Log Where did your lane feel tight, awkward, or wrong this week? - What did you almost cancel? - What did you re-decide that should have been settled? - Where did pressure show you a gap in your standards or rhythm? Do not solve the friction. Just name it. We'll work it on the call. How to Submit Submit your completed work by commenting on this thread. If your work contains sensitive information you do not wish to share with our small cohort, DM me your work and comment: "Week 5 Done + DM sent" Accountability If Week 5 deliverables are not submitted before the Week 6 call, you will move into Limited Access until caught up. Limited Access means: - You may attend live calls - You will not receive hot seats, deal reviews, or live feedback Full access is restored immediately upon submission. Reminder A lane that's never tested is just a wish in writing. This week is where the lane earns its keep — or shows you what to fix. Do the work.

Be honest: 👉 What’s the strategy you daydream about (fantasy), and what’s the strategy that actually fits your current life (realistic)? Example:‘Fantasy: 20‑unit BRRRR in 12 months.Realistic: 1 solid LTR + paying off high‑interest debt.’ Drop your fantasy vs realistic pair below 👇

Quick pulse check for everyone: When you look at your life + money + energy right now, which season are you actually in? BUY - You have a cash buffer - Job/income are stable - You can take on more without things breaking HOLD - You like your current portfolio - You’re cleaning up debt / tightening systems - You want to optimize what you have before adding more PAUSE - You’re stretched thin (work, family, stress) - Your numbers are fuzzy - Taking on a new project/tenant would probably wreck your bandwidth 👉 Comment below with one word: BUY, HOLD, or PAUSE…and add 1–2 sentences on WHY. I’ll read through and, where it’s helpful, reply with a nudge or a question to help you clarify your next 90 days.

This week is about applying pressure to what you identified in Week 1. We are not fixing anything yet.We are testing whether your current setup actually holds. Complete the following before the next call: - Complete all four stress tests in writing: - Income Shock (25% income drop) - Expense Shock (repair, missed rent, or $5k–$10k hit) - Time Compression (5 hrs/week vs. 10 hrs/week) - Capital Lockup (capital unavailable for 12 months) - Build your Fragility Map: - Income Shock (25% income drop) - Expense Shock (repair, missed rent, or $5k–$10k hit) - Time Compression (5 hrs/week vs. 10 hrs/week) - Capital Lockup (capital unavailable for 12 months) - Clearly identify your Primary Constraint: - Time - Capital - Cash flow - Emotional bandwidth(You may note a secondary, but you must choose one primary.) Note: Full Week 2 deliverables are in the Classroom “Week 2 – Stress Test Deliverables Upload.” Deadline: Post in the comments 24 hours before our next class. Late = you’re breaking a promise to yourself more than to me. This is not about feeling good. It's about seeing what’s real under pressure. Do the work.

Post your deliverables here before the Week 2 call. What to submit (via DM is fine): 1. Money Snapshot 2. Property Snapshot (if applicable) 3. Fog List — top 5 fog items replaced with real numbers or confirmed facts How: - Standard: Reply with your work (comment or attached file/link) - Sensitive numbers: DM me, then reply here with "Week 1 Done — DM sent" Miss the deadline and you move to Limited Access until caught up. This week isn't about fixing anything. It's about seeing clearly. Do the work. Two optional adds depending on your style: - Pin it to the top of the Homework thread - End with a direct prompt like "Who's first?" to push someone to break the seal — usually gets momentum going faster