Every license comes with its own responsibilities, fees, and obligations—like insurance, NAR dues, and other costs—so it’s important to think carefully about your goals before jumping in.I have to respectfully disagree with Erik.

I think about how purchases affect my personal goals, our tenants, and people I buy gifts for. 

I've got my long term goal....retirment income in 10-15 years figured out, identified and traveled to a few markets I think could work. 

Huge shout to Tony Glenn Marine Real Estate investor for pushing me to do this on his youtube channel. so my $20M goal will be reach by 2032!!!

We have two kids in daycare etc so our savings rate is still good, but we both work from home and the nursery is a shared office as we outgrew this current house faster than expected so we are trying to move by the end of 2025 at the latest.

Right now, we’re seeing a slight increase in inventory and some corrections in rents, which could create opportunities—but achieving solid cash flow on a condo can still be challenging.Getting pre-approved is a great first step to narrow down your options and focus on locations that make sense for your goals.

@Penny PengDepends on what they are offering and what are your strategy/goals for this investment.Debt sits on the top of the capital stack as its the first to be paid back. 

I have seen some long term friendships fall apart as a result and not sure that is anyone's end goal. 

And the self-showings, Zillow just did the biggest beta test of this, and it failed epically. unless loosing tens of millions is the goal, if that's the goal than they hit it out of the park. 

Hi Robert, I think it all depends on your investment goals.