Eventually, I hope to use the knowledge I gain and the connections I make to take action and get started in the world of Real estate investing.

It seems you selected your markets wisely and have actually been able to realize gains when you sold. 

The BRRR method is a favorite for scaling, and I’m sure you'll gain a lot of valuable insights as you make that transition.

Another option, to echo what @Andrew Steffens said, would be if you're serious about this business it might be worth your time to work with a licensed property manager to learn the ropes, gain some credibility, and figure out if this is something that's a good fit for you long term. 

Stock gains are considered capital gains and can't be offset by passive losses from your real estate portfolio.

Use the information you gain to narrow your focus for what is working for your market.Most importantly, if something is working well for the folks you see here or on the podcast, but it doesn't work for you, don't despair.

So in order to estimate annual return do you subtract note purchase price, say 75k.. and then divide by years remaining 9.3 then take average annual gain and divide by original price of 75k?

They require less hands-on management making them a great way to gain experience and build trust with local professionals down the line.The BRRRR strategy can be profitable but it relies heavily on trustworthy partners. 

0 Chance.Cmon, pay for insurance or just don't own real estate.Trying to gain an extra 2-3% ROI and risk your entire principal is just stupid.Don't be cheap, get insurance.

Stick to one lane in investing to build velocity and really gain momentum.Hit me up if you want the inside scoop on the best areas in Central Florida—I’ve got some secrets that could make all the difference!