How do you immerse yourself in the data?

Young aspiring agents.... immerse yourself with like-minded people, learn from each other, and TAKE ACTION!

With a soft pull, it's a gamble.

Cincinnati is one of Ohio’s oldest cities, and its economy is well-diversified, with five Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the city (Kroger and Procter & Gamble are the top 2).

Anything else is luck and relying on luck is gambling. 

I say take a gamble for anyone in which its even possibly feasible for and trust they're process. 

If you told me that one of my syndications went bust tomorrow, and I am out $50K and there is nothing I could do, I would honestly be upset about it for two days, smile, and go back to immersing in Mandarin.Here's why.Its all about the time, energy, and stress put into the investment to begin with.

Being nearby allows you to stay hands-on—you can see, touch, and fully immerse yourself in the process.There’s a lot to learn, not just about managing rentals but also about overseeing property management companies.Handling tenants and maintenance can feel overwhelming at times, but starting with a property close to home gives you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

I’ve spent time with my own boots on the ground, talking to people, talking to current residents, and really immersing myself in the local market before we invest.

Yes been thinking a while about what to do after selling property:1. just pay the tax and paying off debt as you said2. 1031 DST with lower return "slightly higher risk" investment3. or QoZ funds where it's the riskiest investment/10 year money out with the investment into developmental phase/cycle location (hence lot of gambling) at the worst of time.It's win-win-win situation for uncle Sam :)