If you are younger and seeking to rapidly build a cash flowing portfolio, if you are wanting to continue 1031'ing into bigger assets, or if you do not have the cash to take down entire deals without financing, leverage makes a LOT of sense.If you are retired (or rapidly approaching retirement with a level of uncertainty or concern about what your post-retirement income will look like), it could make sense to begin paying off properties so that you reach a point where your expected monthly cash flow will exceed what you need to live comfortably after retiring.

It gave structure to my business on the acquisition side, and since then I have modified the sales approach to be more tailored to my preferences.We are transitioning from outbound marketing to inbound PPC and PPL.

Honestly there are several career paths that will help (Renovation contractor, real estate agent, corporate RE analyst)  but depending upon whether you are looking for a career investing/flipping versus using your W-2 career income to build more by flipping, you can approach it better in my opinion by learning through doing.Flipping especially 1 at a time isn't a full time job and my thought is that you get help on your first, maybe first few flips. 

We’ll also explore other approaches.

The mindful approach to real estate investing, off-market acquisition strategies and dialogues, asset hunting, flipping on a small scale, negotiating🙌 What are you most looking to get out of BPCON 2024I was on a panel at BPCON23 with Devon, Leka, Anson, and Henry, but this year I am just in the crowd and always looking to make deeper connections, especially with all of the attendees who I have had on my podcast over 170 episodes🤝 Fill in the blank: If I could make a great connection with someone who is an expert in _________ at BPCON2024 then I would leave BPCON happyI am getting back into the STR game and have been investing in syndications over the past year, so both of those tracks are in focus for meSee you there! 

In summary: look for local, in-person meetups first, then branch out to a more "online community" approach for your Airbnb questions.Cheers

As a landlord, what is the best approach to handle this case?

But we do not believe she can afford it.What is the best approach? 

It might be time-consuming, but the direct approach can yield surprising results, especially if homeowners are considering selling but haven’t taken the first step yet.Phone prospectingPhone prospecting is another proactive approach that requires resilience.

You can also focus on dividend growth stocks within your taxable account, as dividends can be taxed at lower rates, especially if you hold long-term.By balancing real estate with traditional investment strategies like bonds, stocks, and tax-efficient accounts, you’ll have a diversified approach that generates tax-advantaged income while minimizing risk.Let me know if you need help strategizing further or exploring real estate financing options!