Experience also plays a role—newer investors might not feel confident negotiating directly with sellers or analyzing deals properly, so they see value in having a wholesaler do the groundwork and present them with a deal that still leaves room for profit.

By proactively developing and maintaining both a tax-efficient and liability-conscious plan, you lay the groundwork for sustainable growth, greater financial resilience, and long-term wealth preservation.Note: This information is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or investment advice.

There are obviously other methods such as direct mail, PPL, PPC, SEO but some take a lot of working capital or a lot of ground work or sometimes a combination of both. 

My first purchase may be 1-2 years from now, but I want to begin laying the groundwork by learning and connecting with others.

So be wary of "full-service" studies that are still just desktop studies and require you or your property manager to still do all the groundwork!

It’s great to hear about your enthusiasm for commercial and large multifamily investing, especially after years of dreaming and months of serious groundwork.

Many investors run into bottlenecks in deal flow, funding, or renovations when they try to grow without a solid groundwork.

You’re off to a solid start, especially with all the groundwork you’ve done.

It sounds like you’ve been doing some serious groundwork with all the reading and research, which is such a strong start to your journey toward FI and retiring by 55.It’s awesome that you’re exploring real estate as an option, even if you’re not completely sold on being a landlord yet.

Focus on fundamentals: buy below market value, have strong cash flow (or a clear path to creating it), and maintain sufficient reserves to weather any unexpected challenges.If you’re strategic and stay patient, this market could create opportunities that lay the groundwork for long-term success.