I’ve worked with a few new investors at that stage, and having a framework to follow really helps avoid costly mistakes and gets you moving faster.Happy to share some insights or connect if you’d like!

I’ve been in a similar spot (juggling retirement vs. real estate savings) and here’s a simple framework that helped me and others in your shoes:1.

The key is building a system to analyze deals so you know which opportunities are actually worth pursuing, whether it’s a flip, BRRRR, or something else.I’ve worked with several new investors at the “first deal” stage, and having that framework gave them a lot of clarity on what’s realistic with their capital and timeline.

Property managers are often in a position where they need to make spot decisions, and if there isn’t a clear framework or prior agreement with the owner, it puts everyone in a tough spot.

It keeps your portfolio lean and cash-flowing as you scale.I’ve worked with a few investors starting young, and the biggest difference-maker was having a clear framework for evaluating deals and a step-by-step plan for scaling.

As you scan your performance indicators and execution framework, ask yourself.What worked?

Become a Material Participant.We are given a clear framework for determining Material Participation (not passive) in Pub 925.There are 7 scenarios that will get you there.Material participation scenarios (Pub 925):1. 500 hours.2.

Just make sure you’re clear on SEC rules when you start testing the waters with investors—knowing your legal/tax framework early saves a lot of headaches down the road.

You don’t need to match their energy, yjust need to stand on the framework of the lease and protect your property.

Having this framework before you buy keeps emotions and guessing out of it.Since you’re funding and she’s managing, it might also help to clearly define responsibilities and profit splits upfront so expectations are set for both sides.