I believe that mindset and preparation are critical when starting a real estate portfolio, as they set the foundation for sustained success. 

Hey everyone,I'm new to real estate and I’m looking for feedback on a project I’m working on.

Probably better to post in the Buying & Selling Real Estate Forum.Without details, hard to answer the question.

By far the hottest asset class in real estate.  

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Wherever you took your broker's class you should have ample study materials.If you are talking about your real estate agent's license in NJ (that is not a broker's license), you need to take the initial class at an accredited agency and they will give you all of the materials after you finish the 75 hours for the test. 

He was new in town, culd not afford nice all on his own, needed a roommate and this type of real pairs people up.

It’s a great way to get started in real estate and will offset your living costs when you do move out on your own.

How does a Master Lease Agreement work, is that a good way too start in Commercial Real Estate?

I am a recent college graduate who worked in finance immediately after college, but knew that real estate was the path I wanted to eventually go down.