If you're just starting, focus on free or low-cost resources to build your foundation, and consider mentorship later if you need personalized guidance or want to accelerate your progress.Good luck!

I'd recommend focusing on properties that have been on market over 45 days in the boroughs and over 30 days in the suburbs.

We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).

However, we have a two-pronged process to credit repair: negative items remove and positive items improve.

Focus most of your energy on the actual house, the spread, the team and the execution.

It sounds like you are circling the relevant issues with focusing on the material participation hours and clearing the threshold for either 500 hours or at least 100 hours and more than anyone else.

Another option is investing in real estate through partnerships or fractional ownership, focusing on properties that yield cash flow or appreciation potential.For long-term growth, consider diversifying into assets such as private equity, tax liens, or even certain types of real estate that offer both capital appreciation and income potential over time.

I apologized and said (and truly meant) I'd follow up on it and improve for the future.

Utility improvements.

What are you focusing on this year?