Being in the construction industry should help you on your REI journey.

You can see Bridgeport is just building in old industrial space.

This is one area where it helps tremendously to have per-existing relationships with people in the industry such as family or friends.

Quote from @Brandon Croucier: Hey Bruce,I recommend working with an experienced DSCR Broker who knows the ins and outs of the industry to guide you in to the right product and pricing for you. 

.), Peter Thiel (Palantir, Founders Fund; Palantir valuation: $45B), Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn, acquired by Microsoft for $26.2B), Max Levchin (Affirm, valuation: ~$5B), and others like David Sacks (Yammer, acquired by Microsoft for $1.2B) and Steve Chen/Chad Hurley/Jawed Karim (YouTube, acquired by Google for $1.65B), who collectively shaped the tech industry through groundbreaking venturesHigh performers who push one another, often go farther than solo business owners.

I am also really interested in the stock market and the real estate industry! 

Not sure if this appeals to youJoint Ventures: Partnering with a larger hospitality group or another investor might not only bring in funding but also expertise and industry connections. 40% of a deal is better than no deal.

By and large, QI's have very high ethical standards, and are sometimes overlooked as the engines of this tax saving tactic.]REPUTATION MARKERS 📊INDUSTRY STANDINGMembership in professional organizationsLeadership roles in FEAEducational contributions to the industryRelationships with major title companiesCLIENT RELATIONSHIPS 👥Testimonials from CPAs and attorneysReferences from title companiesLong-term client relationshipsTransparent fee structuresRELATIONSHIP RED FLAGS 🚩Overly familiar with your realtor/brokerKickback arrangements (illegal!)

So while moving back into it for 2 years does bring the 121 exclusion back into play, that exclusion is reduced based on the percentage of Non Qualified usage over the holding period.  

Moreover, office spaces often face more competition, especially with the rise of remote work and changing demand in the market.On a personal level, I prefer industrial real estate for several reasons.