I am really excited to start this new chapter and it’s great to be studying alongside my kids. 

The benefit of that is the relationship-building alongside refining my existing investment strategy.

I am planning on making HVAC/R my day job for the next few years while investing alongside it.I am a brand new member as of a few days ago.  

(road runs along side of lot).So Im thinking a developer could probably build 8-9 custom home lots...

I'm thinking I may be able to forego adding another property management software along side it unless I find some other features I need that Stessa doesn't support. 

There could also be co-investment alongside retirement funds. 

@Chris Seveney  Chris is someone  U may want to talk with I believe he will let you invest along side him and that is a great way to get some experience without taking on untold risk.. 

If you're serious about it, schedule some time with a realtor to view the property, and have a contractor do a walkthrough alongside you. 

I get to invest alongside experienced institutional investors and a bunch of other retail investors.

Amazon pushes this book alongside all the Bigger Pockets books and Rich Dad Poor Dad, so it's a safe bet that many people on this forum have read it.Additionally, purchasing a duplex first and using the collected rent to pay down the mortgage quickly is how my father was able to buy his first few properties.