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.  

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

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.

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.

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.

The truth is, profits depend a lot on your market, your deal, and how well you manage the numbers.

The truth is that I'm not sure yet given these early days.

For me, I’ve seen new investors worry endlessly about “finding the perfect deal” or overanalyzing numbers before even getting started.But the truth is, experience and partnerships often teach more than perfection ever could.So, if you could go back and give your beginner self one piece of advice — what would it be?