I learned that there is no upside without risk, I'm not afraid of lossing money because money can always be obtain again, the satisfaction of going after your dreams and making your vision a reality is second to none, and it doesn't matter how bad it gets there is always an opportunity to learn and grow, and often times the upside is right around the corner from your biggest setbacks.Ps.

But with a holistic vision, we see the massive shortage of units, and that inflation hitting RENTS just as hard, thus the alternative to home buying, renting, creating a force incentive to keep buying because the cost of housing is rather equalized, the incentive for home ownership still stands, despite rates, despite increase in housing costs, because the alternative, renting, is just as costly. 

Having vision, and an actual "skill" of forcing equity is the ticket.The local market is tough, and I've written more "over asking price" offers than I have "under asking price offers" in the past 3 months. 

I can worry about the current tenant (AKA ex-customer) being unhappy, I can worry about (a few of the 20) prospective tenants not having vision to see the place cleaned up and not applying, or I can lose $75-$125 each day by waiting to show the unit until the current tenant is gone. 

FinancesAfter I really began to focus on how I am balancing my life in these different areas, it really brought clarity towards the vision that I desire to create.

Since I changed to WANT and also told people my vision; the world is bringing my opportunities to make it happen. 

Realistically I'd like to start off with a max 10-15k out of pocket on a brrr somewhere in the valley but I'm starting to think this is unreasonable and that my vision of my portfolio is farther out than I envisioned. 

I'm new to all of this, but am so very willing to learn.I have vision... at the moment I've two specific properties near me (Pasadena) that I'm interested in investing in (one or the other) to develop/build new homes (7 houses or 10 condos) and then sell. 

Having a vision/goal is absolutely paramount to your success in any aspect of your life.

I work for a management company called Future Vision that specializes in the Joliet market if anyone needs help or wants to chat about what to expect.