As I step into this new venture, I would love to hear all insights and network with other owners in the same industry.

should I pay a professional to do the work or do I attempt DIY?

I am biased but I truly believe in getting help it is not for everyone and many people are just fine DIY and this applies to all kinds of areas of expertise.   

i don’t mind buying my own materials if it would save me some cash. having a hard time deciding who to do my home improvements. good help is hard to come by these day, especially being new. the price increases doesn’t help as well. as much as i want to diy, i don’t want to mess anything up & still have to call for help!

Grace, congratulations on venturing into real estate investing!

In the U.S. the primary ways that you can raise money are by joint venturing with someone, syndicating, or starting a fund.

Just spoke to a property owner we met here on BP.Very nice person who's been DIY managing their double-digit doors after being burned by bad PMCs in the past.Wanted weekly in-depth updates, all rents deposited in their bank account - and then they would pay the PMC their fee, and expected the PMC to use their PM software.Pretty much looking for a go'fer person, NOT a PMC.We wished them good luck.

My partner and I are looking to start our real estate venture and hit the ground running.

Agree with Luan and Colleen, I renovated an apartment in the beginning of 2023...1/2 DIY for small stuff and 1/2 contractors.

I have spent the past 5-6 years in other business ventures but recently crossed paths with an old customer and am back in the business.