I jumped into real estate doing the BRRRR method, understanding that holding property will allow me to build generational wealth, but then learning that landlord income is not the best way to feed your family.

Any other books you would recommend to someone completely new to real estate investing but who would like to build a solid foundation going forward?

HelloOver saturated STR in Ohio markets have caused many STR to drastically lower costs to as low as  $100 for entire bedroom home.My are higher and I'm not competitive with the lower cost Abnbs.I also feel hotel industry are mass building new hotels to compete with str. 

House hacking is going to be a great starting point to building your wealth that you can leverage in the future. 

If you are just looking to network I would go the route of meetups locally (you can check above at the toolbar, hoover over forums then to the right you have events and meetups.If you are looking to wholesale and build a list of buyers that fix and flip for deals you may have then I would pull lists from 3rd party sites like Property Radar or propstream.

Assessments in NJ are not done on sale, unless it's a new build or a complete renovation where the permits tip them to reassess, so every three years or so they reassess all of the properties and taxes go up most of the time.

That 36% rent increase while keeping happy tenants shows how smart and intentional you are about building relationships, not just cash flow. 

See, when building a portfolio, appreciation is key, and the #1 factor that will dictate things.

Want to buy an old commercial building or gas station that had leaking PERC or leaking gas tanks? 

Now, I’m ready to put those skills to work in real estate, building my own portfolio here in the U.S. and helping others around the world do the same.I’m particularly interested in BRRRR strategies and rentals, especially opportunities that appeal to international investors looking to invest in U.S. cities.