EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

It’s clear that there’s an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience here, and I’m excited to continue learning and growing with this community.I’m looking to connect with members who are open to mentoring or collaborating on real estate deals, particularly in buy-and-hold strategies for single-family or multi-family properties.

Here's a video with some tips, but I recommend you watch several videos, read some blogs, and educate yourself on what to look for in a brokerage:

Set a clear goal for your first property, find a mentor, and keep educating yourself—you're on the right path!

Educate yourself on how to house hack.

Talk to a CPA to see how each scenario plays out.A 401K continues to grow in value, but what do you live on? 

Eventually the masses will catch on and then the model is tougher to continue to do. 

My endgame is to end up with $300k/yr in post-mortgage income in 20 years based on investments I make now followed by continued investments over the next 10-15 years own.

💹*Reminder- The Pearl Development is predicted to create over 11,000 jobs in Mecklenburg County within the next 10 years & will be both a medical education institution and an international headquarters. 

It will likely still continue being a difficulty.You mentioned bills, are they credit card bills?