University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) has seen record enrollment in recent years: it set its highest attendance in history, with over 57,000 students enrolled and in 2024 just had highest freshman attendance in history and keeps growing, Carle Hospital, Craft Factory (Warren Buffett approves), etc for diversity of economic drivers.

In short - here are the reasons I pivoted to Real Estate Investing:All the benefits of Real Estate + growing STR optionsInflation raging at 10%/moCurrency wars and what or who will win them (Prec Metl or CDBC, etc.)Equities markets receive derivative pressures from credit markets and pressures on US dollarRealistic 10+ year opportunity in using Creative Financing, given monetary policies.Global disruption and impact analysis of COVID to businesses (small/large) and individualsWhat I was (originally) looking to get out of the program:Better understanding of Real Estate and it’s MarketLocally like-minded ppl that are more about collaboration than cannibalization (not reflective of BP in any way – this community is great too)Improvement in comfort level working in REI and learning “on the job”A community where I could find deals, connect with ppl for help and ask questions, etc.Business and Corporate Structure recommendations to accommodate short-term & long-term investment strategiesAnonymity strategiesAccess to vetted contracts for traditional, creative and gator (EMD) Real Estate dealsMy experience and feedback based on my expectations:Great original 6 week mentorship program.

For example, Bali’s real estate market has attracted interest from international investors due to its growing tourism industry and development potential.

Beginner-friendly strategies include house hacking, BRRRR, and investing in growing cities.

Unit 1- 3bd, 1 bath, Unit 2- 4bd, 2bath and ADU 2bd, 1 bath.I am eager to grow my portfolio and continue adding properties that I can add value to.

Some partners will be more passive and then grow to enjoy it.

Buy it, form a team, and let someone manage it and grow properly.

.📌 First, we filter by market:- Growing Population?

Also with the population growing due to foreign plants opening shop there. competition can be very fierce & properties left for auction is minimal.

Quote from @Mark Dutton:I feel like I’m stuck between two goals: wanting to grow my portfolio and wanting to pay down my debt.