Then you hire a coach to accelerate your learning and take you to the next level.Using a sports analogy, it would be foolish to hire a basketball coach if your intent is to play pickup games every Saturday for fun.

What tools or strategies are you using to stay ahead of the game?

I would get back to local real estate investor meetups so you can connect with locals to the area and kind of get back in the game slowly that way.

Plot 1: 2024 market value of $6,900. 45x120Plot 2: 2024 market value of $3,800. 100x94I'm still pretty new to the game, so I have no experience with land deals, ground up construction, zoning, things of that nature, and am wondering what the best play is.Sell one to help with acquisition costs and build an ADU on the other?

Ramsey, your game plan seems like a great idea.

Keeping everyone aligned—lenders, inspectors, attorneys—prevents bottlenecks that could derail the timeline.Lastly, tackling big tasks early (like ordering inspections or raising equity) is a game-changer.

That's why I'm asking for more opinions from people who have been in the game longer. 

@Edward Toomey V I feel like this is a frustration for us all in the property management game.

2024 will go down as, "The Year of Taking Action".Getting back in the game came with some challenges.

My girlfiend and I are looking in La Grange and Brookfield which is not quite as fast west as you, but my aunt lives in Wheaton so I am quite familiar with your area.What's your game plan over the next two years?