What usually happens is that houses of cards fall, they just haven't been in the arena long enough to find out.I have seen seminars that might be similar to the Speed organization, heck, it might have been him, I don't remember.

Plus, Zillow, Rentler and the other real estate platforms tend to have all sorts of unnecessary hoops to jump through for landlords, and I find a lot of their design very un-intuitive (I remember spending waaayyy too much time just trying to figure out simple things in Rentler).  ...why can't they make it easier?

@Kent FordI agree with @Ryan Konen regarding areas like San Antonio’s outskirts, parts of Fort Worth, and growing cities like Tyler and Lubbock, which are becoming popular due to relative affordability and job growth.We will see an interest in smaller metro areas where prices are more accessible and a surge in new construction aimed at entry-level buyers.

That ability can give you a completely different perspective on what the future might look like.”The Millionaire Real Estate Investor: - “Under Promise & Overdeliver”Think & Grow Rich: - “There are no limitations to the mind except those we acknowledge.

In your case looking to larger assets where you can effeciently cost segregate to gather bonus depreciation would be a smart move.Appreciation - Where in the country is the asset class you like growing or going to be growingAmortization of the loan - What sector or even region if you look locally for funding, is going to offer the most favorable lending so that less goes to interest expense and more to pay down of principle.Have fun with a spread sheet comparing these 4 returns from your investment with the type and location of assets you find attractive. 

Remember, this is still a sales type of business so be very careful on who you choose to work with.

I’m curious about properties in this price range with communities that could grow in near future the further west people move from the city. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/206-E-North-St-Morris-IL-...

Congratulations (or maybe I should say "My condolences") 🤣Growing any business is pretty similar; there's nothing magic about being a GC.

Just remember: most negative reviews are written by problematic tenants.

It is much easier to also grow a company when you have someone who starts it with a boatload of money behind you.