Quote from @Marcus Everett: Hey Everyone, Marcus here, relatively new to SW Missouri and looking to educate myself in the world of Real Estate investing.

@Chris Hampton big congrats on getting your first property under your belt! 

House hacking and multi-family properties are great ways to start in real estate!

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

In Arlington County, VA, the real estate market has seen notable changes from January 2024 to January 2025:Listings: The number of listings increased by 39, a 19.7% rise, from 198 to 237.Listed Median Price: The listed median price went up by $17,400, showing a 2.25% increase, from $772,500 to $789,900.Units Sold: The number of units sold increased by 2, a 1.59% increase, from 126 to 128.Sold Median Price: The sold median price decreased by $54,250, an 8.38% decrease, from $647,500 to $593,250.Summary: An increase in listings indicates a rise in supply year over year.

I've thought about commercial real estate and/or residential house building but dont have any knowledge on where to start.

@Justin Brin Yes, you can elect to aggregate your rental properties for Qualified Business Income (QBI) purposes, but once you do, you must continue to aggregate those same properties in future years unless there is a significant change in circumstances (such as disposing of a property).

Quote from @Mark King Sanders: I am now beginning my real estate investment journey.

BP network - I'm looking for recommendations for quality property management companies in Ocean City, MD. 

For real estate professionals and developers!