I'm currently exploring opportunities in real estate as a pathway to building long-term wealth.

The owner is the lowest in their eyes.

In my own work with investors, I’ve seen fast-approval, investor-focused lending make the difference between landing a deal and losing it.It’s eye-opening how much smoother a project runs when funding is lined up in days instead of weeks.Let’s hear it — what’s your fastest funding experience?

STRs can work well here, but I’d avoid going all-in since they’re seasonal and regulation-prone.A blended approach can give you stability and upside, STRs for peak season cash, mid-term furnished rentals for military and traveling professionals, and a couple of long-term units for steady baseline income.

Brad Yea, that 5-hour direct flight from Anchorage to LAX/SFO is a bit long if something gets upside down.

I doubled down not too long ago.  

Long term appreciation and tax benefits are definitely factors that should be considered but in today's market, I strongly urge my clients toward properties that are self-sustaining.

What city are you eyeing for investments? 

How long do I have to sit on it before I can get my cash back out of it? 

I have analyzed this property a few times over the last five years.