It’s probably beating a dead horse but it just depends on the deal, but I would say there are still deals to be had for sure, just having to look a little harder.

It's good to put together a long-term plan, but I have never understood how someone with 0 properties is more worried about how to scale then how to build the foundation correctly.You are putting the cart before the horse.

That held me back for same time as well but once you select your exit strategy and build your team you will be off to the races! 

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.Just my 2 cents.

It doesn’t have to be real estate—syndication as a structure is used even to fund start-up companies, oil drilling, and even race horses.

This real estate investing is not a race its a journey and it will take time to see any fruits of your labor.

Horses for courses - you need to ask yourself what are your goals (cashflow, appreciation, etc.), how much capital do you have to invest (barrier to entry in some expensive cities) and what your risk tolerance is.

Also could combine horse boarding as I have room for several horses as well.

ya maybe being able to choose your own tenant and disregard discrimination laws for race religion sex disability because you owner occ one of the units.. falls under something different but it is federal law.. unless prohibited by state county or city.. the owner of a 1 to 4 unit who lives in one of the units does not have to follow the selection rules..

The advice can be prudent due to having no dog in the race