I am not saying that to brag, the reason I say it is we all wish we could get into real estate at a younger age - but we are all different and depending on your level of risk, sometimes being patient is not a bad thing as its a marathon not a sprint.  

@Alecia Loveless @Mindy Rosscup The key words in Alecia's passage is "relationship"...real estate is all about relationships!

Positive impact is the key! 

Also, remember that screening is key.

Investing in an Airbnb in Vegas could be a good idea, but location is key.

The key question here is whether you’re comfortable with a relatively low initial cash-out and whether the property’s long-term cash flow makes up for that.Since your goal is portfolio-building, the BRRRR method could work, but the numbers have to make sense for you.

And what is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

Key Market Movers and How to Track Rateshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/2024-dscr-loan-rates-and-...

Prepare a list of 10 key questions, such as:How long have you been managing properties?

At a conservative 6.25% capitalization valuation, the building is worth $16,480,000 in 9 months based on a run-rate NOI of $1,030,000.Key Finacial Highlights:- Projected Total Revenue Potential: $1.15M to $1.7M, reflecting a 48% increase.- NOI Growth: From $603K to a run-rate of ~$1M within the first 12 months, marking a 73% improvement.