But here’s the part I don’t see enough people follow through on The real win is what you do with the tax savings.One of the strongest next steps is taking those payroll tax savings and fully funding a Roth IRA — then actually running the numbers.When you project consistent Roth contributions over 25 years, the result is eye-opening.In many cases, it ends up far more powerful than what most people expect from Social Security alone.The S-Corp helps you keep more of what you earn.The Roth helps you turn those savings into long-term, tax-free wealth.That’s how smart structure turns into real outcomes — not just lower taxes this year, but better options later in life.Curious — if you’re already saving on FICA with an S-Corp, are you reinvesting those savings intentionally… or letting them disappear into lifestyle creep?

Hi Erick, congrats on taking that step.

With a house hack you can later decide if the experience is a stepping stone for you to move up the food chain and acquire more properties or eventually sell and just buy a single family to live in.

The hybrid method. 3.

Next step this month: shore up reserves to 3 months, price two house‑hack options locally and one out‑of‑state rental with real rents and quotes, then choose one lane to pursue.

I’m a small property owner and learned this the hard way too.Zillow is great for getting eyes on a unit, but I stopped trusting it as a final screening step.

One thing that stood out is how many investors have not been exposed to the importance dealing with the same core challenges:• Knowing what to analyze vs over-analyzing• Wanting to network but not knowing how to approach it• Trying to move from “learning mode” to first real dealThis week I’m focused on breaking down:•Simple deal analysis frameworks that don’t require advanced spreadsheets•How to actually start conversations with investors, lenders & agents (without feeling awkward or spammy)•What beginners should prioritize before their first buy-&-holdNo guru talk — just practical steps & real conversations.If you’re early in your investing journey: 👉 What’s your biggest obstacle right now — analysis, capital, confidence or connections?

Simple steps like checking public records, prior foreclosures, lien history, and entity status will usually tell you far more than testimonials or follower counts.

Here are a few practical next steps to turn this into a real deal:1.

It’s structured, step-by-step guidance from people actively doing deals.