If you are setting aside funds for capex, taxes, insurance, or other expenses that don't occur monthly, transfer those funds to Savings each month and hold them there until it's time to spend them.

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.You need to get a firm grasp on two things: the ways to make money with real estate, and how to find deals that match your goals.P.S.

Real Estate Investing can be an exciting and rewarding venture, offering the potential for significant financial returns and the opportunity to create wealth over time.

I can envision that the numbers on these luxury homes would lead to to a long lag time...but hopefully I'm wrong. 

I'd be happy to talk with you further about how to leverage your real estate license in pursuing your investment goals.

If you’re just getting started in real estate, feel free to reach out – I’ve been coaching a new investor in the Houston market for a while and am happy to help you however I can.

Quote from @Beau Wollens: Quote from @Corby Goade: Quote from @Beau Wollens: Hey Everyone,I am an extremely novice real estate investor looking for some advice on an opportunity I have on the table.

Based on the questions you are asking I think you need to spend more time listening to podcasts like Bigger Pockets and Bigger Pockets Rookie.

When the time is right you’ll make your move.

Because the number of qualifying risk/return deals is just not large enough to handle that amount of money at one time.