Thankfully I went to KW after closing my first couple of deals in the business.

Michigan is my cash flow go to in my investment portfolio :) Planning to get a couple more properties before the end of the year. 

I'm definitely going to list on both FF and Airbnb, and although AirBnB instant book is preferred by tenants that could be a scheduling nightmare.

Get a 2nd job and save some money for a couple years then come back later.

However, I realize I need to focus on cultivating more investor relationships that would support such opportunities, as the ones I currently work with prefer to operate independently.If you don’t mind sharing, how did you go about building your partnerships and establishing those key relationships?

I've tried emailing the operator but it's been a couple of weeks and I haven't heard anything. 

@Daniel Brundige, a couple things to consider:1.

The fact that you’re now considering the next steps with equity is a sign that you're ready to level up, but it's also crucial to be strategic about it.In terms of pulling out $500,000 of equity for new investments, there are a couple of key factors to weigh.

You'll get a much larger sample size than a couple folks open to talking over virtual coffee. 

If you’re just starting out, a long-term rental could be the safer bet for consistent returns and lower management hassle.On the other hand, some investors prefer out-of-state opportunities for better cash flow and affordability.