That experience pushed me to grow, learn, and ultimately do what I’m doing today—helping others create successful off-market real estate strategies.

For personal reasons we ultimately decided not to pursue this business model, but now we have this property.  

But ultimately, balance what works best for your finances and your life goals.Good luck with your decision!

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

But our ultimate goal is a large portfolio of long-term rentals (100+ units).

We fell in love with DSM while living in the South of Grand and West DSM areas, but ultimately had to return back to the east coast last year.

It's the option with the least complications & sets you on the path to FIRE, which is your ultimate goal!

I can't tell you how many properties have units easily convertible from 1 bedroom to 2 bedroom units, units with favorable dimensional standards which can boost rents with no photos to showcase these attributes, assessment square footage that is not correct,  upgrades not identified in the marketing materials etc.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).