That's step one before looking at markets or building teams.

I am passionate about helping investors build life-changing wealth through scalable portfolios.Background:Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration, I is fluent in Spanish and have spent a decade in nonprofit work and overseas missions.

Lastly, always keep your job and build your employment foundation because that keeps you income relevant and lendable.Hey thanks for your reply!

They make it easier to scale your portfolio and build wealth. 

Also, grow your contractor lists, maybe make posts about their work.  

The house looked like it hadn’t been loved since 2004 (its build year).

BP has done such a great job of promoting SFR investing to the masses, that those masses have pushed up real estate prices to where it's now DIFFICULT to cashflow right away.Keep going, but understand you won't get rich in real estate overnight - it's a long-term wealth building strategy.For the short-term, recommend joining a few in-person investor meetings if possible, otherwise online ones.

Great community to bounce ideas off of as I build my knowledge base.  

I'm currently planning to purchase a commercial multifamily building in Chicago with the proceeds of a 1031 exchange.

Hi Chris,If you are not a contractor, get one.