Hi Michael-Great question and an important skill for investors to understand.I recommend the ABC's of Real Estate Investing by Ken McElroy and Ken's YouTube Channel.If you are an investor, I recommend finding and using a good property manager for your properties as soon as possible to maximize your return on investment and make owning as passive as possible.A good property manager is a key part of your real estate investing team.Get them involved early in the underwriting process of a potential acquisitions and the planning for adding value.To Your Success!

Investing in REITs through stocks or mutual funds provides exposure to real estate with lower capital requirements and less hands-on involvement compared to direct property ownership.Continuous Learning and Skill Development: Invest in your education and develop skills in real estate investing, property management, finance, and negotiation.

With your background in data and AI, you bring valuable skills to the table.

And then identify what your skills currently are, where are you strong and weak and then align them to what the market needs.If you have a big fear of losing money, then fix and flip will likely keep you up at night.

AccountantDepending on your skill sets or what your looking to get into you may need more or less Pros.

Buying an income property requires far more skills and services than buying a home.

While the furniture selection, and a cohesive, clean aesthetic will grab attention, it comes down to murals on walls, plate and dish selection, open shelves versus cabinets in the kitchen.  

-Highlight unique property features and benefits.Negotiation Skills:-Be prepared for negotiations and stand firm on a reasonable asking price.

Whether you’re an investor, a seasoned pro, or just someone who knows the Cincinnati scene inside out, I’d love to connect and see how we can team up to crush it together.I’m especially keen to link up with inspectors, contractors, agents, and anyone else who’s got the skills and integrity to bring to the table.

., then you can apply those same skills to a better asset class.Buying new properties won't make those problems go away, and it may make them worse because you'll be at a higher price point and have more to risk.