I believe in putting in the work—1,000 hours of research, testing, and learning—before offering advice, and I’m excited to tap into the collective wisdom of this community to refine my approach.Here’s where my head is at: I’m considering strategies like short-term rentals (Airbnb) for higher cash flow, long-term rentals for steady income, or even creative options like house hacking or partnerships to stretch the funds further.

Most people aren't excited to pay extra for a sleeper sofa (lets be honest, there is no such thing as a comfortable SS) and if they pay more, they expect it to fully accommodate the number in the party.

It’s awesome to see your excitement for real estate.

Very excited!

I’ve seen folks pivot their plans quickly if they discover one city has friendier permit processes than another.And yeah, the Phoenix area has some really down to earth investor meetups, from what I’ve heard, that can help you level up fast.What aspect of the business are you most excited to tackle first.. managing construction, or scouting out those under the radar leads?

Currently selling two SFRs to 1031 into a seller financed 9 unit mixed use property - I am still excited to learn new strategies 13 years later.I have some of my investments on my profile and some info regarding each.

Hi @Paul Whitney That sounds like an exciting move!

I’m excited to start my real estate journey and want to make a smart, strategic move with this first property.

I'm Pratik Patel, a healthcare professional excited to join the BiggerPockets community.

We still have a long way to go before we reach our occupancy goals but are excited at the future possibilities.