We have so much to learn and are excited to be apart of this community, to learn and grow, and hopefully be able to pass on knowledge in the future to our children or anyone wanting to get into the Real Estate business!

You don’t need a full-blown FA just yet; start with a simple “Protect–Plan–Grow” stack:Protect: 6–9 months reserves (incl.

Take Indiana or Ohio for example those state's have been the more popular go-to for my California investors.

Staying patient and deliberate will pay off as you grow your portfolio.

I’m always eager to learn, collaborate, and grow through new projects and industries that challenge me to think differently.

While your kids are too young to be employees, you could still set up investment or custodial accounts (like a UTMA or UGMA) and fund them with some of your after-tax rental income, which can grow tax-free until they’re adults.

It is the most popular software in the industry, and most Tax Preparers are familiar with it, which makes tax season easier.However, many on the forums will advise against QBO.

Start tracking your numbers and focus on growing your savings rate.

We manage small-to-mid-sized portfolios (1–20 units) for clients in New Jersey with Proactive Property Management, and we’ve tested a few property management platforms over the years, so I’m happy to share what’s worked and what hasn’t.What we’re currently using:We’re back on Buildium, and it’s been a great fit, especially for a growing portfolio.What we like most:1.

There's nothing wrong with "going big," so please don't let me discourage you, but- I find that mindset keeps people from taking reasonable, simple steps towards financial freedom because they can't grow as quickly as they think they should.