You will likely run into a lot of late-20's/early 30s guys doing this, who have a lot of confidence but not a lot of experience.Overall, I think the biggest thing is finding a group that generally has the same outlook as you. 

If yes, LS is an easier market to manage and no restrictions with placing tenants...ever considered self mgmt?

It had a mobile home park component, self storage, commercial and industrial tenants but it was interesting figuring out how all the numbers worked together.

Significant development potential with increasing demand in the region. 

. $215k is the offer that is falling through.It's not something we could self manage.

You know this and the reason I am saying that I am considering in getting a real state license is the connections, the access to listing off market and possibility of earning commission that I can use to increase my portfolio.I think that being an investor agent will help me build a reputation and that can be good or bad.

Toby - getting your license for self representation of you're planning on doing a lot of deals is a good option.1) You have to hang your license with a broker unless you have a brokers license.

Once you’ve mastered the basics and feel confident, you’ll be better prepared to explore long-distance investments.

In the first half of 2024, Nassau and Suffolk saw 45% and 43% increases in inventory respectively.

Self-managing is definitely the way to go!