I've seen enough in my real estate investing journey to shed some insight and experiences for those who are new or haven't had these events happen to them yet.

If your goal is financial freedom, which is a long-term goal, not so much.Financial freedom is a long-term proposition, not a one-time event.

Quote from @Michelle Wang: Quote from @Rene Hosman: Quote from @Michelle Wang: I’m a landlord in Massachusetts, and recent events have left me extremely frustrated and disappointed with the state’s laws and regulations.

I found what seemed to be a great property with a house for an STR and other space that I could expand for camping/RV sites and a barn that could be converted into a venue for events. 

Those of you with outdoor pools at your properties - what are you doing to mitigate liability in the event of an accident? 

Make sure you know when each of the major holidays and events are in Aspen to price accordingly. 

Going to networking events is a great place to meet people.

If you do go the seller finance route, consider asking for a right of first refusal option in the event the seller ever decides to sell the note. 

But it's YOUR money, and Real Estate, to put it mildly, is a contact sport).Month 5: Deals & Network (15-18 hours/week)Submit first offersAttend 2-3 REI events monthlyBuild social media presenceKey Goal: First offer acceptedMonth 6: Scale & Automate (15-20 hours/week)Delegate initial tasksEstablish morning/evening routinesCreate follow-up systemsKey Goal: Sustainable weekly schedule🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid:Overcommitting earlyNeglecting W2 responsibilitiesSkipping system creationTaking on too many mentor calls✅ Success Markers:Consistent daily actionsGrowing networkClear systemsNo work conflictsSteady deal flowMaintained energy levels👉 Action Steps This Week:Audit your current scheduleBlock 2 hours dailyChoose your power hour (morning/evening)Set 30-day milestoneGeneral Comment:  obviously not everyone will follow these suggestions.  

Take a bit of that money and invest in learning - go to meetups and the many events that take place related to investing in the city - some for free and some paid.