Don't depend on your broker for leads.There is no guru magic or best CRM and don't chase shiney flashy systems.MEET and talk to as many people as you can, every day, every week...ask them if there are empty houses in their neighborhood, problem houses, PODs in the drive, anyone moving at work, etc. 

Quote from @Lars Hartvig Kristiansen: I have recently bought my first two properties in MI and have been fortunate enough to have found a team that, while largely separate individuals they all know each other and work together.

I would recommend focusing on finding an attorney that specializes in partnership disputes and commercial litigation, though of course make sure that the attorney knows of the wrinkle and represents the SDIRA and not you individually. 

@Naveen Himthani the housing stock in Pittsburgh is mostly very old, so you will always want to be more conservative with your capex and maintenance numbers here compared to areas where the properties are newer.

Live in house hacking on a multifamily is always going to be the best way to start.

I’m in the early stages of my real estate journey and joined Bigger Pockets to connect with other investors, learn from people with more experience, and surround myself with individuals who are actively growing in this space.My background is in renovations, and I run Precise Home Renovations LLC, which has given me a strong understanding of construction, materials, budgeting, and project management.

Leveraging your network, especially with the military community, is a huge advantage — those connections can open doors to deals, partnerships, and mentorships.Getting your license is a smart move, and combining that with learning different strategies (buy-and-hold, house hacking, wholesaling, etc.) will give you flexibility to pivot as opportunities arise.

Student housing just hit roughly 95% occupancy for Fall 2025, while many conventional multifamily assets are still hovering under 90%.That’s a pretty wild gap when you think about it.Even with higher rates and tighter lending conditions, demand for quality, campus-adjacent housing hasn’t slowed down.

I did a house hack in Columbus, Ohio in 2017

Trying to determine if anyone has had this experience and how to determine the tax implications of our situation.We had lived in our house from March 2017 to March 2023 when we turned it into a long term rental.We are coming up to March, 2026 which will be 3 full years of it being a rental.We are now looking to sell the property to potentially pay down the loan on our current primary residence.What is the penalty in Oregon for having a rental home hit 3 years of being a rental and no longer a primary residence?