Either way, I'm excited to start my real estate journey and will try to stay active in this great community I've found here. 

I live here and I haven't seen more FSBO but I'm seeing a lot more wholesaling activity.  

When we moved, we turned it into a rental, hoping this would be the start of our real estate journey—something we’d like to continue once my husband retires.Some key details:My husband is active duty and will retire in 3 years.We have one final move coming up this summer to Raleigh, NC.Our current debts are crippling us—the high interest makes it tough to stay afloat every month.The plan I proposed to my husband:Sell the rental property.Use the proceeds to pay off all our debts, set aside emergency funds and a down payment for our next home.Free up $1,500/month from debt payments, and that also can stash in a high-yield savings account.Regain full VA loan entitlement, allowing us to purchase a multifamily home and use the house hacking strategy for up coming move.Avoid capital gains tax, since April marks five years of ownership, and the tenant’s lease ends in May.This wasn’t our original plan, and we hate the idea of using our equity to pay off debt.

Hey all,My name is Tony, I'm 35, just started actively pursuing financial independence and have been really hammering away at learning everything I can.

Personally that is what I wanted, an active mentor. 

This would be an easy decision however I do not think you can come close even with you being active in the process.  

I was curious to learn more and liked the idea of niche diversification outside of my current active real estate business.

He's an active STR investor and investor focused agent.  

Up until November, actively licensed VRD (Vacation Rental Dwellings) could transfer one time to the new owner.

I am still in the learning phase, but I am actively researching some local markets to hopefully find something this year.