After he teamed up with a local intermediary in the Bay Area.. from what I read in the Wall Street Journal, Lockton has been helping investors streamline these moves.. he ended up freeing enough capital to invest in a mixed-use building in San Antonio that we’d been eyeing for a while.I’m no attorney or CPA, so I’m not giving legal or tax advice here, but there’s definitely something to be said for repositioning your insurance to fit your broader investment goals.

The goal is to cash flow so I will rehab the property and increase the rent.

He gives realistic no fluff advice for those starting out and of course that's a huge part of BP audience not the guru's or the guys at are at the top already or say they are.. but real advice on how to work in a local market and do the things it takes to get there and how long it generally will take a person if they are dedicated extremely focused on the goal as Steve and his family were. 

Richard,I would think the hurdle of selling all 9 lots at the same time and getting through due diligence in time to satisfy the 1031 requirements, might be a big goal.

What are your goals as an investor?

@Guenevere F.When I started in rental property investing, I found it crucial to set clear goals, leverage existing skills, and focus on scaling gradually.

Hello, I'm new to tax liens and have pinned downed my goals for tax liens investment.

A good PM will be realistic on what to expect from Section 8 and help you identify properties/neighborhoods that will support your goal.

It depends on your goals, I would say outsource the management & hold the asset as nobody has regretted owning real estate on a long term basis. 

Start by researching areas that fit your goals, understanding financing options like FHA loans, and using the 1% Rule to evaluate deals.