I agree that rates have naturally adjusted with the rise in the Fed rate, and it seems like the 10-14% range may become the new normal for a while.I’m curious—what’s your outlook on how this rate range will impact new investors entering the market?

@Mickey Petersen Like what @Alex Olson said, a 1031 exchange is a great way to diversify and further grow your RE portfolio.

I am now 29 and wanting to grow at a faster rate- and also ensure that I am making smart moves, rather than just grasping at whatever a bank will give me.

At R&H Capital, we’re always looking to connect with other investors, share insights, and collaborate on new opportunities.I’m excited to be here in the BiggerPockets community, where I hope to learn from fellow investors, share my experiences, and build meaningful relationships to grow our real estate ventures.

I was just curious about how those relationships naturally come about.

Hey @Logan Barwick, I personally like option 1, but this depends on what your strategy is to grow your real estate portfolio.

This year’s most popular areas are known for being fast-growing cities with plenty of new development, with healthy job growth in Florida and Texas in particular.

Remember, confidence grows with each step, so take action and keep moving forward!

What this stems from is that the IRS requires that a taxpayer trace interest expense to the nature of how the proceeds are used. 

I'm seeking to be in an environment with like minded individuals to learn and network to grow my portfolio and eventually network to collaborate on larger deals once I have a better understanding of the commercial side.