If you're investing locally and want to learn the business inside out, managing yourself can be really educational and will save you some cash.

There's a mix of younger professionals drawn to the tech and education sectors, as well as retirees attracted to the area's mild climate and cultural attractions.2.

If you are able to manage it yourself, I think you will get a lot of very helpful education in real estate by spending a least a year or two doing that.You'll be able to work with property managers a lot better if you've done the work yourself for a bit, and it also helps to get familiar with the various laws and regulations you have to comply with as the owner, even if you do have a property manager in place (e.g., the new RI rental registry and associated lead paint inspections/certificates).It's up to you whether you're able to do it, but I think you'll get a lot out of the experience if you can try it for a year or two.

I would be happy just throwing my money into index funds if that makes the most sense, I'm just not well educated in the area of passive income enough to feel confident in any decision. 

I try to evaluate a unique property 2-3 different ways, then make a highly educated guess based on my knowledge of the market.

No use for a cashier when you got U-Scan will soon come to RE, people today a lot more educated then 50-100 years ago btw.

Avoiding Licensing Requirements and OversightBeing licensed often means adhering to strict state regulations, such as disclosures, fiduciary duties, and mandatory continuing education.

Focus on education, networking, and analyzing deals carefully to ensure your first investment sets a strong foundation for future growth.Good luck!

But:Talk is that over 200,000 probationary government employees, 14,000 permanent US AID employees, thousands of IRS employees, thousands of Dept Of Education employees and a long list of other departments are about to or have gotten more thousands of layoff notices.

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