Considering your circumstances, here's a strategic roadmap for your real estate journey:1.

This is more about riding the wave of a growing market.2.Forced Appreciation: Actively increasing a property’s value through strategic actions like renovations, raising rents, or improving operations.

For savvy investors, the key to keeping more of your hard-earned returns lies in strategic planning and leveraging the right tools to minimize tax liability.Whether you're looking to reinvest in another property, take advantage of depreciation, or explore unique tax-deferral opportunities, there are powerful strategies available to help you reduce your tax burden and maximize your financial outcomes.

If your accountant isn’t providing strategic guidance on structuring or tax optimization for real estate, consider finding a real estate CPA to ensure your long-term goals are met effectively.

However, I'm now reading Dave Meyer's book Start With Strategy to learn more about whether long-term residential rentals is even the best approach or if I should be looking into other strategies, in light of my overall goal.After Start With Strategy I plan to read Set For Life by Scott Trench, but what other recommendations do you guys have at the strategic level?

Paying down is definitely a strategic move, it's a guaranteed rate of return. 

I have to say that the presentation was extremely strategic - hitting every issue that would be important for Knoxville's demographic values.

The opportunity to create value in a high-demand market, combination of strategic location, strong buyer demand, and limited inventory makes it a compelling investmentStrengths.- Strategic Location: Close to major commuter routes (I-495, US-29) and public transit (Metro).High Demand: Inventory in Silver Spring remains tight, driving competitive offers for move-in-ready properties.Diverse Market: A mix of young professionals and families ensures a broad buyer pool.

If planning a refi, be strategic and do a Hard Money Fix and Flip loan and finance in your repairs.

Mark I really wish I had seen your post before I paid for JN's program.Also high five to:  Anne Barnett Wholesaler from Omaha, NE - replied over 1 year agoI noticed that statue in the background of JN's videos also - I wondered if it was placed there as his "good luck" piece or placed strategically to impress his audience.My experience:  I came across Jerry Norton's RE investing book several years ago but had not bought into any program back then.