What is your goal in investing?

I'd recommend sitting down daily and writing down every single action steps that will help you get closer to your goal and mark each one off as you go.

As a New York realtor with a background in construction and some investment experience (though I’m still growing in this area), my goal is to expand my knowledge and learn directly from those with expertise in this field.I am genuinely interested in developing my skills to become a highly valuable partner to investors.

The right advisor can help align your investments with your long-term goals and ensure all parts of your financial life work together.Since you’re in Canada, I’m not able to help directly, but I recommend starting with BiggerPockets’ search tool to find a real estate-competent advisor who may be able to serve you: BiggerPockets Advisor FinderIt’s great that you’re starting here on the BP forums, as this community tends to have good insights and referrals.

How can any of these answers even help you if we don't know where you live, what your goals are, how much capital you have saved, what you earn, what your why is, and like a hundred other things.If you want a tip that will really help you it would be to provide some background first and then ask a tighter question based on what you have read about or listened to on podcasts.

For the last 20 years the Federal Reserve's dual mandate has been to prop up both the SP 500 and the Nasdaq, not its purported goal to maintain price stability and maximize employment. 5 days ago a collection of Democratic senators wrote a letter haranguing Jerome Powell and asking him to cut by 75 basis points.

My goal would be to get to maybe $1200 (a little below market rent) if I could make good money with that rent. 

Sean,I have had some good exposure to larger commercial/industrial deals but would like to start investing on my own for small multi family properties, ultimately end goal is to build a portfolio that can someday support my retirement, provide flexibility for my family, and create something that I can work on with my kids to show them the power of real estate and entrepreneurship and hopefully someday pass down to them. 

Properties that align with these sustainability goals are likely to see increased demand and potentially higher valuations, as both tech companies and their employees often prioritize environmental considerations.Conclusion: San Antonio's 2025 Investment OutlookAs we look towards 2025, San Antonio presents a compelling case for real estate investment, particularly in the tech sector.

That's more of a personal choice though.I would also keep in mind your long-term goals for REI.