As I've observed, after a down period, the market tends to recover and show growth for approximately three years.Timing the market is a skill every real estate investor should develop.

Obviously, I need a job and want something in RE so that I'm in the loop & can learn from to apply my skills and experience towards REI. 

By doing so, you'll be able to use accurate assumptions when underwriting deals with strong levels of confidence!

And that occupancies will return to pre-covid levels so that these cabin prices on the bigger cabins will come back and the smaller ones will be even that much stronger. 

The level of detail and info that James had was off the charts.

According to the brokerage and agent, these individuals either weren’t serious or claimed they didn’t realize the property was occupied, even though it was clearly stated in the listing.I’m not particularly concerned about the property’s condition or the eviction process, as I’ve already secured some level of cooperation and have basic access to the basement.

Then the market leveling off heavily come 2023 and 2024 compared to a market like 2021..

Everything else is a level of passivity vs. how much management and oversight you want.I will still have more active investments as well, but I think it's silly when passive income is referred to as part of say, multifamily.

Multi-families offer more cash flow potential than single-family homes and are often easier to manage than a BRRR, giving you the chance to grow without the same level of involvement.Given your busy schedule and family responsibilities, a single-family or small multi-family might be a good start, letting you get familiar with property management while earning stable cash flow.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), as of 2023, housing inventory remains 40% below pre-pandemic levels, leading to heightened competition in many areas.To be considered a neutral market, not seller's or buyer's, the specific market center would need to have 6 months of inventory.