You’re absolutely right—real estate is one of the most reliable paths to long-term wealth, and your focus on short-term rentals for tax advantages is smart, especially as a high-income professional.Royal Oak is a strong market with demand for short-term stays, so if you run the numbers carefully and stay compliant with local regs, it can be a great first move.

It is important to have a solid team, including a trusted lender, a good CPA, and a reliable real estate agent can make all the difference when you’re starting out.

Out-of-state investing can definitely work if you know the right neighborhoods and have reliable property management in place.

If you are looking for investment opportunities in Europe or Toronto – real estate or business related – or if you have other requests where you need a reliable partner to help make things happen, I’d be glad to connect.Looking forward to learning from this community and building meaningful relationships here.Best regards,Vitalii

Focus on reliability and customer service—it goes a long way in this industry.

I always aim to bring more than just a quote to the table—whether that’s strategic advice, local connections, or just being someone reliable in your corner.Outside of insurance, I’m diving into the investment world myself, especially small-to-mid-sized multifamily.

I am hardworking, reliable, and motivated to succeed.

Make sure you have a reliable property manager, a good agent on the ground, and a couple of contractors you can trust.

Any tips for building a reliable local team before pulling the trigger?

The cost is passed to the applicant, which makes it affordable on your end, and the reports come back pretty quickly.Definitely worth checking out if you want something reliable without overcomplicating things.