Of course, you would need to do your own research and due diligence when purchasing a company but perhaps that's a way to get involved in the trades in the owners seat.

I am based in New Zealand and own 4 properties here, but keen to explore investing in the US. 

Every investor has their own path, and hearing different perspectives will only enrich your journey.Challenges in Real Estate Investing:Finding deals: In competitive markets, it can be tough to find good deals that make sense financially.Capital and financing: Finding funding, especially as a new investor, can sometimes be challenging.Dealing with tenants: Managing rental properties and dealing with tenants can be tricky, especially with issues like late rent or property damage.Market risk: Real estate markets fluctuate, and external factors (like economic shifts or local development projects) can impact property values.I’d be happy to continue the conversation if you want to dive deeper into any of these topics!

We are all running our own race!

Plus, I run 4 of my own and started before there were mentors of any kind.  

Cost to Rent vs Own and Return to Work PoliciesThis can mostly be attributed to the massive increase in home prices, particularly from 2010 to today, making people opt to rent for longer, especially today in the elevated rate and home price environment making renting the substantially cheaper option, on top of historically low inventory to choose from.

Having a line of credit is like having your own personal private money lender.

Usually they don't own anything to attach it to.

I am a licensed real estate agent as well, so I handle my own properties.

While I own quite a few rental units already, I thought condos might be a good option to gift to my kids when they turn 18, offering them a safe introduction to property ownership without too much risk.However, my challenge with investment condos is that the cash flow always seems terrible.