S - Specific M- Measurable A- Achievable R- Relevant T- Time-BoundKPI's to track were mentioned above under 'training and onboarding'Building a strong team culture:I've only been doing this for 5-6 years so I'm still working on it myself. 

It's been forever since I read it, but one of its basic premises is to stay focused on your goal - daily -  and you will eventually achieve it. 

I think if we know what you want to achieve we can reverse engineer your ideal "path"@Justin Kane makes a really good point on the scalability of the larger MF game. 

Things to think about include how the market is doing, your own money situation, what you aim to achieve, and the kind of property and where it is.

But nothing worth having or achieving is easy.

Development is not rocket science; you can achieve success by accessing the right resources and connecting with people who can provide the knowledge and tools you need to get there.

I have run into a number of people that have let their house simply go back to the bank, so I am assuming that is way more prevalent…   Same, no figures to back it up but from what I've seen first hand is way more go back to the bank, that is where most of my deals have come from is sellers heading to foreclosure. 

I would attend with a goal of what you are trying to achieve, and a goal of where you think you can add value to the event. 

Whether you're buying or selling, consulting a local realtor is key to navigating the ever-changing landscape and achieving your real estate goals.

I welcome any recommendations of a good area or any help you can give me to achieve that.