You should definitely buy a property and give/rent out rooms to the homeless and disadvantaged.

First, we started the firm in 2020 and have definitely ran into our rough patches as a fast growing company (we were recognized by Inc. 5,000 in 2024 as #105).

I am unsure if this lower occupancy is the result of increased interest rates or some other cause, but mission beach definitely has significantly less guests in the off season than in 2019.  

Definitely online via property management software!

While there are definitely benefits to running a fund, it's tough to achieve success with funds as a beginner because oftentimes investors are attracted to the track record of the person or team running the fund. 

We own both here and it's definitely cheaper for us to pay the HOA dues. 2.

There have definitely been some bumps.  

Quote from @Henry Clark: Quote from @Jake Andronico: Quote from @Arn Cenedella: @Jake AndronicoI’ve looked into them but have never executed one.Let me say they will be expensive and complicated.I think what you will find if one is trying to defer $50,000 to $100,000 in gain, it’s not going to be worth the time and trouble.On the other hand, if client is trying to defer gain of $500,000 to $1,000,000, it’s worth the time and trouble.I use First American Exchange for my own account a dozen times and they have been right on the money.Google them and reach out.ArnIt's definitely more expensive than a traditional 1031 exchange, but being able to secure properties upfront can be super convenient.   

I also am not using the word "deposit" anywhere, because a deposit, by definition, can be refunded. 

With that in mind, I’ve decided to focus first on finding a distressed SFH that I can add value to, live in for a few years, and keep as part of my long-term portfolio.I like your suggestion about building the “core 4” team—agent, lender, contractor, and property manager—and will definitely prioritize that as I move forward.