[Click the image to see full size.]Real estate investing is for achieving financial independence.

With high home prices, rising mortgage rates, and intense market competition, securing a property has become increasingly difficult.A recent survey found that over 60% of real estate agents reported instances where Gen Z buyers lost out on homes due to delayed decision-making, missed appointments, or hesitation in making offers.

Hi BP, I am looking to invest the OKC market long term hold real estate. 

Welcome to the wonderful world of real estate!

Don’t forget to network and educate yourself through podcasts and local real estate groups.

But, that is just not how residential real estate works - that is how commercial real estate works.

Since you said you are selling your building I’d argue you already have been a real estate investor.

Consult a real estate attorney and CPA to finalize the LLC structure and ensure the transaction, tax filings, and ownership terms comply with state laws and IRS regulations.

Joining BiggerPockets is a fantastic first step – it’s where so many great real estate journeys start.

They equate the period leading up to the time its ready to rent as the risky part of the real estate process and pay a premium to bypass that part but this leaves them with unreasonable expectations because the real estate they purchase is inherently risky.