My wife and I are planning a move to Marin County in 2026, and we’re actively prepping to buy a small multifamily to househack - ideally 2–4 units, with the goal of buying another property in 1-1.5 years and cash flow...

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.

I truly hope this is me being paranoid, but the last part about cutting ties with people who don't align with your mission sounds like laying the ground work from cutting you off from folks who think it's weird this man wants to personally mentor you. 

It may be helpful to start with an online academy course that lays the groundwork for what to expect getting into the REI game and how to position yourself strategically to begin the journey.Let me know if you'd like more info on something like that!

I’m new to the world of real estate wholesaling, but I’ve been diving deep into the education, networking, and groundwork needed to get started.I just locked in my first potential deal and am in the process of building solid buyer connections, especially around Michigan and Indiana.

If you’re heading over in a couple of months, this is the perfect time to start laying some groundwork—whether you're looking to buy, rent, or just explore the market a bit.

And if that's where your head is at in it, win-win, I like to think it comes through and sellers gain confidence and trust because your not just trying to sell-em on something, your pressing for a mutual win which draws them in to do the same, come to the middle ground, working together vs adversarial. 

@Moe Collins,Love your intro—you’re clearly laying the groundwork the right way.

 Over the past year, we’ve been laying the groundwork for something I’m incredibly excited about: acquiring boutique motels in high-growth tourism markets across Florida.We’ve just secured our flagship property—an off-market motel near Fort Myers with massive upside.

It's a big step, but definitely doable with the right groundwork.