And honestly, if you’re open to building a portfolio, one or two 0.8 percenters with long-term upside might be a better play than chasing unicorns.3.

If the project is a more vanilla, long term rental play, then a lower return on investment can be expected.

If you play pickleball a lot in Fort Lauderdale, start a pickleball/real estate investing networking group meetup/club.

These two elements often get overlooked in the excitement of deal-making, but they play a critical role in the long-term success and sustainability of your investment journey.A well-thought-out tax strategy helps ensure you're maximizing all available deductions, utilizing the most favorable tax structures, and ultimately keeping more of your hard-earned income.

@Joey Banasihan thanks for this insight, good call outs especially with having an agent playing more of a partner role. where are you planning to do your flips?

So, I have to ask....how does this play out with vouchers?

(The quality or subject of the pictures or websites you’re advertising on.)Hopefully you’ve been paying to play PM and they can get you more yearly net rent while you do less work. 

How you purchase the first properties plays a huge part in this process.

I’ve seen some success on Furnish Finder, but it really depends on unit location, parking, proximity to hospitals, and how well it’s set up.Bottom line: you’re not crazy for holding on and trying to play the long game—but don’t ignore the opportunity cost.

Some folks will say "just tell them that you work for or are related to the owner" or play some other game to hide the truth.