I think so many of these responses are based on made up hypothetical’s and not real life, I don’t think the vast majority of people are out to marry someone only for money & I certainly don’t think you want to get married assuming divorce but in the real world life is long people can be married for decades and something can change people can grow apart, you can even have a contentious divorce where getting the money becomes as much about hurting the other person as getting the money itself, I don’t think there should be any shame in making that even in a good marriage that if you grow apart you don’t put yourself in financial jeopardy.

Investing relatively small amounts into many different funds, notes, syndications, etc and having a chunk of your capital grow that way.

As a new investor, focusing on these can give you a solid foundation to grow your portfolio.I’m primarily focused on the Indianapolis market, where we specialize in new build duplexes that offer strong returns and stable rental income.

The rent-to-price ratios here make cash flow realistic, and there’s a lot of revitalization happening that adds appreciation potential.Detroit’s population is officially growing again, and there’s strong rental demand, especially in neighborhoods seeing more development.

As your base level of knowledge grows, you will start to develop a clearer picture on the things you want to do, and where you skill sets lie, which can narrow down who you may want for partner.  

I intend to relocate to the Rapid City, SD region in April/May for work, and I plan to acquire a primary residence that could eventually be transformed into an investment property.

Yes, we can grow wealth faster through leverage, but it also comes with risk.

For distressed properties, focus on markets with growing job sectors, good schools, and lower crime rates, as these factors drive rental demand and long-term growth.

Between growing our business into one of the largest STR management companies in South Jersey, building our personal portfolio, and starting a family, my time for forums and reading on platforms like BiggerPockets fell by the wayside.But I’m ready to get back into it—sharing, learning, and connecting with this amazing community.

Between growing our business into one of the largest STR management companies in South Jersey, building our personal portfolio, and starting a family, my time for forums and reading on platforms like BiggerPockets fell by the wayside.But I’m ready to get back into it—sharing, learning, and connecting with this amazing community.