Step two is learning to make it profitable.

Make sure you understand exactly what they want to see and when, all through the build process.

Not sure how important that is, but we put it into our spreadsheet… trying to learn and figure out our best move!

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

That means learning how to vet a manager.

Make sure to have some good cleaners, not just one, but a few. 

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

I appreciate the encouragement—I'm excited to learn from and connect with investors in this community.Right now, I’m primarily focused on house hacking in the LA market, but I’m open to exploring out-of-state opportunities later in my career.

There’s so much to learn here, and I’m sure you’ll find it incredibly helpful.

That’s okay—what’s important is understanding the "why" behind your investment decisions.While your accountant’s suggestion is a great starting point, make sure investing aligns with your own goals and situation—not just because someone else is enthusiastic about a particular strategy.