No stock screenings, no work, set it and forget it, exposure to a broad range of good companies and different sectors of economy. 

There's been significant growth in the last 3-5 years, with booming business and real estate sectors.

Local Economic GrowthJob Market Health: Areas with strong job growth, particularly in tech, healthcare, or other high-demand sectors, attract both short and mid-term renters.

With AI companies accounting for 15% of new leases this year, the sector is becoming a driving force in San Francisco's post-pandemic recovery.

I have a great W-2 not in the industry, but became an agent to be more educated/empowered and save the 3% fees.

I always tell people that when I got started in the industry, I expected future-me to always look back on the amazing deals I was able to close.

Hi all –Disclaimers:I don’t have any experience with industrial real estate - or CRE generally speaking for that matter.I will be keep this post intentionally vague for the sake of privacy.

Welcome @Rebecca Morris,These are the 10 first steps I would recommend to get started in REI (real estate investing):1) Educate Yourself: Read books, take online courses, and attend seminars about real estate basics, market trends, and investment strategies.2) Set Clear Goals: Define what you want to achieve in real estate—whether it’s buying a home, investing in rental properties, or flipping houses.3) Choose Your Niche: Decide if you want to focus on residential, commercial, or industrial real estate, or perhaps a mix of these.4) Research the Market: Analyze your local real estate market.

We laddered the payoff waterfalls to re-deploy into different RE sectors or equities or whatever seems most attractive.   

I am smart and know when the ship of the industry is sinking or taking on water.