We signed up with them 4 or 5 years ago and feel it was one of the best decisions of our investment career.

I have thought about pivoting from my current career (industrial construction) to a W2 real estate career to further grow my knowledge… my side hustle is actually captaining a charter fishing boat which has always been my life passion and dream career.

South Lake Union has been identified with commercial development despite there being those residential houses suitable as per BRRRR model.

As my investing career has been advancing I wanted to start a thread for people interested in short term (or long term) rentals in Ocean City, Maryland and the Delaware beaches.I have two STR's in Ocean City that are doing very well.

Well I just got out of college and started my corporate career so that’s why I don’t have the cash on hand yet.

Leveraging a property management company might be a good move to ensure your investment is hassle-free while you focus on your career.

This is good - let the market work without government intervention, and without the NAR withholding every detail about a house and essentially lobbying to maintain 90% of this career field

Currently prepping a new property in Arizona for the rental market and seeking advice on planned updates:Considering upgrading laminate countertops to quartz for durability and aesthetic appeal.Freshening up interiors with a repaint.Looking for reliable washer and dryer units suitable for rentals.

If you have  / can find suitable land (topography and zoning can be an issue), have access to the necessary capital (more expensive), can be more patient with the timelines (new builds will take quite a bit longer, especially on multi units, and dont' forget to factor in possible weather delays), and enjoy the process of designing something from nothing - GO FOR IT.One big caveat: make sure you have the RIGHT General Contractor who really understands new construction.

So location and type can be adjusted for whatever the market is speaking to you.And, from the perspective of developing your real estate career, the knowledge of the power of a 1031 exchange that you have can be a huge marketing advantage for you when seeking listings.