This is a team sport.

It's like the old sports car is better than pick-up truck - depends on what you want to do.

Typically, co-op's are less valuable than condos for a number of reasons such as supply/demand, lack of investor interest, older units, estate planning issues, financing and board policies. 

I also purchased the "training/coaching" and received very little support and what I did receive was not very valuable.

And depending how it goes down, maybe I counter there counter just for the fun of the sport, all depends.

Connect with experienced investors, real estate agents, and financial advisors who can provide valuable insights and guidance.

This allows many groups (I know the crew at Easy Street can do this) even close a loan in a week or less.They'll stay off of your personal credit, while not impacting your personal debt to income which is valuable as you start to scale.

In fact, even with my extensive experience, I choose to have all my properties professionally managed.Here's why:Tenant Selection Is CriticalThe most valuable service a property manager provides is selecting reliable tenants.

It’s a smart move, especially since it ties in with your goal of saving for your first investment.For skills, you probably already have a good foundation with your sales experience—things like communication, organization, and dealing with clients are all super valuable.

Your team can provide valuable insight and help you avoid costly mistakes down the line.5.