It’s a low-risk entry into real estate with built-in cash flow potential.

My father is a certified contractor in NJ—he’s built one home, flipped four, and consistently handles upgrades and maintenance for me and his other clients.I’d appreciate any tips or stories from those who’ve turned equity into a profitable venture.

Properties built with steel beams, both roofs less than 10 years, all heating systems under 5 years etc. 

Books like “The Millionaire Real Estate Investor” by Gary Keller, “Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki, or “The Book on Rental Property Investing” by Brandon Turner can give you a solid foundation in REI strategies, including wholesaling.Most of the content offered in coaching programs can be found in books, free webinars, forums like BiggerPockets, and YouTube channels.

The main house is original (this place was built in 1924, very cool) and we rent it for $1,650/month.

I am wondering if prefab or stick built would be the way to go.

Have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner?

Stairs are the only way to get in, no grab rails in the bathroom, ramps that are too steep, etc.From what I've read, all commercial businesses/buildings (including ones before the ADA was passed) have to comply with the rules, unless it would be outrageously tough to fix (like installing an elevator in an already built building).Are all these local business just not complying and taking the risk, or am I missing something? 

You can hear real-world examples of how others have built their investment portfolio and (hopefully) learn to avoid their mistakes.4.

There is a significant crack in an outside wall of the foundation that I still need to have someone evaluate.