I’m looking to connect with others about investing in these areas, whether to provide support and hopefully guidance to avoid landmines or to learn and gain insight and share resources in order to gain strength though shared successes, challenges and ideas

Over $500,000 in gains on a $200,000 initial investment.

The fact that it is hard is why you want it, that means it's valuable.

However, we are unsure whether we need to pay taxes on the capital gains from the sale.

I think a 200%+ return was unlikely the whole time, but if the deals did exceed that hurdle it was a 60-40% split on any addition gain.

The multifamily real estate market is gaining momentum as we close out 2024, driven by easing financial conditions and attractive cap rates, according to Marcus & Millichap's Q3 report.Cap rates have surged to an average of 5.8% between July 2023 and June 2024, marking a 110-basis-point increase from 2022's low and the highest level since 2014.

Podcasts like BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Real Estate Rookie Podcast, Old Dawg's REI Network Podcast, and the Real Estate InvestHER Show offer valuable lessons for beginners and pros alike. 

Looking to do some deal analysis to gain some experience and then on to my first deal.

They can provide valuable insights and potential partnership opportunities.When reaching out to successful investors, focus on how you can provide value to them as well.

But if your husband is adamant about not leveraging your primary, you have to play the hand you are dealt.If you want to owner-finance your current primary, you'll gain cash flow (acting as the bank), but sacrifice the cash you want to use for another primary or investment property.