By far the hottest asset class in real estate.  

Is that because you don't know what your Real Estate goal is?

Beyond residential lending, I have a strong interest in commercial lending and real estate investment. 

It’s awesome to see your passion for real estate and your clear goals for building a portfolio.

I've been studying different real estate strategies and would love to understand more about how the permitting process is evolving in that area.Did the realtor mention any specific changes in local ordinances, or was it more of a general observation based on market trends?

@Justin PumprAs real estate investors, you should stabilize your portfolio, focus on debt management, adjust contractor relationships, implement stricter risk management, and tighten underwriting criteria.

I am interested in investing in something a bit more passive as I am getting older and, while I love the real estate asset class, I do recognize the need for multiple streams of income. 

If I were you, I would start this way, if you are new to real estate investing.

Zeona is a prolific real estate agent with a ton of knowledge, she has been an Airbnb host since 2012 she has over ten years of being a short-term rental property manager and consultant.

DIY tax software like TurboTax may not handle nominee interest, depreciation, or LLC structuring correctly, so working with a real estate CPA experienced in sub-to deals is recommended.