Quote from @Nariah Joyner: Instead of spending all that money on student loans, why not get a job with a property management company and get some real education?

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I know of at least six offices that have started offering property management and I need to educate other agents that there's a difference between what I do and what the amateurs do.

.- Educate yourselves: Learn about local market trends, zoning laws, and permitting processes.- Set realistic timelines: Account for your full-time jobs when planning project schedules.- Budget carefully: Include a contingency fund for unexpected issues.- Focus on high-ROI improvements: Prioritize renovations that add the most value.- Document everything: Keep detailed records of expenses, work completed, and agreements.- Consider liability protection: Look into forming an LLC or other business entity.Starting with cash is a smart move to minimize risk and learn the process.

One of the best things you can do right now is educate yourself.

I tried to get some elementary education on flipping such projects.So far, my limited conversations, provided me the following information.1.

This is a very educational thread about the risks and fraudulent people out there, thankyou, Why not for a younger/less experienced investor interested in the lending space, just buy a handful of the lending REITs, aka BDCs- the business development companies, like Blackstone lending, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs lending, Ares Capital, Hercules Capital etc?

I used a lot of information from BP, and even went as far as reading the new CA ADU bill, speaking with the congressman associated with it, educating both my architect AND the city on the new guidelines. 

I called 3 lenders who didn't know how the assumption process worked until I got a rockstar lender who educated me and sent me information. 

In the realm of real estate, where opportunity knocks at every corner, I stand poised—a former educator turned visionary.