I’m open to volunteering, assisting with property research, marketing, or boots-on-the-ground work in exchange for mentorship and exposure to real-world deals.I’d love to connect, ask questions, and learn how to build a long-term, profitable portfolio the right way. 

It’s awesome that you already own your home and have been laying the groundwork.

Hi Gal, Welcome to the world of real estate investing- great to see you and your wife are laying all of the groundwork before diving in!

You’re clearly doing the right groundwork, and that "Exit Plan Strategy" is a powerful motivator.

It will take some work on your part to do your due diligence, and make sure things stay on track, but many investors find that they don't have to beat their head against the wall defined every deal.You were putting the groundwork him know to build your knowledge.

I want to do more groundwork on my own before jumping in.That call turned into something valuable.

That grit, discipline, and ability to thrive under pressure are going to serve you extremely well in this space.It sounds like you’ve already laid some smart groundwork, turning your primary into a long-term rental and exploring a HELOC to fund your first STR is a solid move.

Laying Groundwork for Deal #2Document everything—before/after photos, rent rolls, permits—so lenders see a clean track record when you refinance or apply for the next loan.Build the team now.

I want to do more groundwork on my own before jumping in.That call turned into something valuable.

As you begin diving into the world of real estate investing and start laying the groundwork for your strategy, one of the most important steps you can take early on is to prioritize both tax planning and asset protection.