Whenever my kids show an interest in something productive, I try to use that opportunity to teach them a skill that they can take with them.

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Quote from @Jared W Smith: In commenting on your 2nd point, an Architect familiar with development vs an Architect that does other types of work each have different skill sets @Robert Frazier. 

It's awesome to hear how aware you are about the transferability of your skills to real estate! 

Unless new companies create replacement jobs in the city requiring similar skills and pay comparable wages, your tenants may be forced to take lower-paying service sector jobs.

There are countless episodes on the various strategies as well as some of the soft skills you will need as an investor.

As a self-managing landlord, I used to believe that almost everyone could learn the skill stack necessary to become a competent property manager.

I think the greatest take away for me is to be Focused on what you want and Networking is your greatest tool (and my weakest skill). 

Because there is so many novices who jump into STR without the skill, knowledge, ability to actually operate it and rapidly are bleeding-out.

And put those CPA skills to work!