I want to transition into real estate to augment our 401k's so I don't have to keep my W2 job as long as most do.  

There is partial truths in most things, but partial truths are where the devil creates the most confusion.

Here’s the simple truth: you can’t wait until 2 AM to Google “emergency plumber” and expect help.

A hard truth is that the more investors in a deal, the harder it is to classify them as something other than passive.  

When I first got into the loan brokerage side of real estate, I thought it’d be simple — connect investors with lenders, close the deal, collect the fee. Easy, right? 😂 Yeah… not quite.
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I work primarily in multifamily and short-term rental investing — and over time, I’ve had many conversations with investors about the unfiltered side of real estate: the deals that didn’t go according to plan.Whether it’s unexpected costs, regulatory curveballs, or guest and tenant issues that test your patience, these stories always seem to reveal the same truth — the best investors aren’t just great at finding opportunities; they’re great at managing chaos.Through my investor interviews and real-world deal analyses, I’ve noticed that every “horror story” tends to leave behind one valuable thing: a framework for better decision-making.

And the truth is, the people who last in real estate aren’t the ones who start the fastest… they’re the ones who keep showing up when things get tough.The Real Measure of SuccessAnyone can get lucky on a deal.

Yes, there’s a need for affordable housing and finding a solution is a heartwarming story but this truthfully is the worst time in recent history to attempt to fix the affordability problem.

If they say they haven't been sued, they are either too new for you to follow or they are not telling you the truth.

It’s easy to think, “I’ll start fresh next year.”But here’s a truth seasoned investors know — what you do between now and January will shape your 2026.