I am thinking since I want to continue my real estate journey if I should buy a duplex and just live in it and rent the other half out as opposed to buying a single family. can a single family home that you live in be considered an investment at all?

Expecting to continue that type of investments and looking at everything real estate (notes, multifamily, cre, rentals, etc...) 

In some states, particularly those with warmer climates and robust population growth, seasonality plays a less significant role.

The affordability factor also suggests potential for significant appreciation as the tech sector continues to grow and demand increases.Market StabilizationThe slight cooling we're seeing in the market isn't a setback—it's an opportunity.

Global cash flow plays into the strength of your guarantee. 

Brendan, the VA loan can be a powerful tool in your investing career especially as you continue to PCS around the country.

The MFM group is a machine that churns out many people looking to become MF investors.If you are interested in learning more about commercial RE, not just MF, there are many online virtual meetups as well which can give you a lot more exposure than just your local market for in person events.There are also other, more affordable, options to continue your education rather than paying a large amount for a mentorship program right away.Happy to share these with you if interested.

I'm glad it's working out for you now, and I hope it continues into the future.

Wait, wait, wait... all of these issues and you continued to use him as a PM???

Currently, I live in Hawaii, house hacking my own property, and am looking to expand into out-of-state long-term rentals.My goals now are to master the art of wholesaling, continue raising private money, and build a strong portfolio of long-term rentals.