Those title report timelines can really be the swing factor. 

Before you swing a hammer, confirm clean title, redeemed taxes, code liens, and permit history; get utilities on and do a full safety check: roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and sewer.

In New York, cap rates can swing drastically, sometimes even block to block, depending on neighborhood dynamics, building class, tenant profile, and whether you’re looking at free-market or rent-stabilized units.If you have a specific area you're focusing, I would be happy to give some more insight. 

We got the coachella festival that happens every year 2 weekends of April plus other golfing events etc.

Most people your age haven’t even taken the first swing yet, and you’re already deep in the reps: outreach, underwriting, MLS, talking to brokers, writing offers.

Yes, I will definitely swing by and would enjoy checking out the other focus groups as well. 

This allows them to leverage tax strategies like depreciation, cost segregation, and passive loss offsets without overexposing themselves to short-term market swings.

It’s more of a retirement tool but can serve as a secondary bucket if you’re thinking long-term.Investment Apps or Brokerage Accounts (like Acorns):These automate investing and can provide higher returns, but you’ll be exposed to market swings.

If you’re worried about 401(k) money dropping overnight due to stock market swings, it’s worth looking at what your funds are invested in and seeing if you can make adjustments to reduce risk or diversify.You’re right that the current real estate market, it is tighter, so it’s smart to be cautious.

Swinging hammers, installing flooring, fixing XYZ, and dragging out rehabs >6 months for SFH makes no sense.