Hiking trails are so crowded that the most popular ones are one-way and you can find yourself waiting a long time to get through some spots on those trails.

I didn't at the time.  

Build a team with all that time in the morning and and the time you have by walking up early etc. 

I'm a part-time CFO (Chief Financial Officer) for real estate developers across the country, most of whom are trying to give back to their communities through their real estate development skills.I'm also a former Director of Lending for a CDFI that lent money to local developers rebuilding LMI and under invested communities. 

The property is in a solid area where Neighborhood Scout puts it at the highest rating for appreciation, predicting 40% appreciation over the next 3 years, and we'd look to refi or do a HELOC in 3-5 years to realize that gain, and I'd probably buy them out with my portion at that time.

If you're considering private funding or investor partnerships, now’s a good time to explore those.

Time. 

Real estate investing is all about learning, networking, and taking that first step when the time is right.What strategies or markets are you currently researching?

I plan to consult a tax professional but before wasting anyone's time I would like to ask whether I can technically claim the property as a rental in 2024 even though our first contract started Jan. 1, 2025?

They are worth the money for a good hot tub that is mentioned all the time in reviews and doesn't have a ton of issues.